Anathem by Neal Stephenson

Anathem

Neal Stephenson

981 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

This is the latest magnificent creation from the award-winning author of "Cryptonomicon and the Baroque Cycle" trilogy. Erasmas, 'Raz', is a young avout living in the Concent, a sanctuary for mathematicians, scientists, and philosophers. Three tim...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,887 reviews

Moods

adventurous 65%
challenging 63%
mysterious 63%
reflective 58%
informative 32%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 16%
emotional 12%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | N/A: 5% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.15

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