The Space Merchants by Frederik Pohl, C.M. Kornbluth

6 hours, 2 minutes first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous funny fast-paced

Description

In a vastly overpopulated near-future world, businesses have taken the place of governments and now hold all political power. States exist merely to ensure the survival of huge transnational corporations. Advertising has become hugely aggressive a...

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Moods

adventurous 88%
funny 41%
mysterious 29%
reflective 29%
dark 23%
hopeful 17%
tense 17%
emotional 11%
informative 11%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 26% | Character: 10% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.56

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