240 pages • first pub 1888 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451527639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Classics
Publication date: 01 May 2000
Description
One of the best-selling books of its era, Looking Backwards presents a science-fiction-influenced twist on standard political philosophy. In the novel, protagonist Julian West finds himself transported to twenty-first century America, which has be...
Community Reviews Summary of 398 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
challenging 42%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 7%
dark 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%Average rating
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240 pages • first pub 1888 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780451527639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Signet Classics
Publication date: 01 May 2000
Description
One of the best-selling books of its era, Looking Backwards presents a science-fiction-influenced twist on standard political philosophy. In the novel, protagonist Julian West finds himself transported to twenty-first century America, which has be...
Community Reviews Summary of 398 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
challenging 42%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 7%
dark 3%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 58% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20%Strong character development?
No: 56% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.