Ecotopia by Ernest Callenbach

Ecotopia

Ernest Callenbach

181 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A novel both timely and prophetic, Ernest Callenbach’s Ecotopia is a hopeful antidote to the environmental concerns of today, set in an ecologically sound future society. Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as the “newest name after Wells, Verne, Huxl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 362 reviews

Moods

inspiring 69%
reflective 69%
adventurous 46%
hopeful 46%
informative 42%
challenging 26%
emotional 15%
relaxing 7%
dark 3%
funny 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 38%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.33

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