Mockingbird by Walter Tevis

Mockingbird

Walter Tevis with Nicole Poole (Narrator), Robert Fass (Narrator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark reflective medium-paced

Description

In a world where the human population has suffered devastating losses, a handful of survivors cling to what passes for life in a post-apocalyptic, dying landscape. A world where humans wander, drugged and lulled by electronic bliss. A dying world ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 382 reviews

Moods

reflective 72%
dark 41%
mysterious 37%
emotional 34%
adventurous 31%
sad 31%
challenging 27%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 13%
tense 10%
funny 6%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 16%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 27% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22%

Average rating

4.01

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