Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman

Einstein's Dreams

Alan Lightman

144 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective fast-paced

Description

A modern classic, Einstein's Dreams is a fictional collage of stories dreamed by Albert Einstein in 1905, about time, relativity and physics. As the defiant but sensitive young genius is creating his theory of relativity, a new conception of time,...

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Moods

reflective 92%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 25%
informative 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 18%
emotional 13%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 10%
dark 4%
funny 4%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 59% | Plot: 26% | A mix: 10% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

N/A: 47% | No: 44% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 64% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 46% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | N/A: 39% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 3%

Average rating

4.01

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