Sum: 40 Tales From The Afterlives by David Eagleman

Sum: 40 Tales From The Afterlives

David Eagleman

128 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction fantasy philosophy short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Sum is a stunning exploration of funny and unexpected afterlives that have never been considered- each presented as a vignette that offers a lens through which to see ourselves here and now. In one afterlife you may find that God is the size of a ...

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Moods

reflective 90%
funny 36%
inspiring 31%
challenging 28%
mysterious 27%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 18%
dark 16%
adventurous 15%
relaxing 9%
informative 8%
sad 7%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 62%
slow 19%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 67% | Plot: 22% | A mix: 6% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

N/A: 80% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 7% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 65% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | No: 9%

Average rating

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