The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury

The Illustrated Man

Ray Bradbury with Jim Burns

186 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

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Moods

dark 66%
adventurous 63%
mysterious 55%
reflective 53%
tense 27%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
sad 11%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 34%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | A mix: 39% | Character: 9% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 32% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 22% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 18% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.08

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