The Sheep Look Up by John Brunner

The Sheep Look Up

John Brunner with James John Bell, David Brin

388 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

An enduring classic, this book offers a dramatic and prophetic look at the potential consequences of the escalating destruction of Earth. In this nightmare society, air pollution is so bad that gas masks are commonplace. Infant mortality is up, an...

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Moods

dark 94%
challenging 66%
sad 61%
reflective 50%
tense 22%
emotional 16%
adventurous 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 46% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 26%

Average rating

3.89

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