A Voyage to Arcturus by David Lindsay

A Voyage to Arcturus

David Lindsay with John Clute, Loren Eiseley

274 pages first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction fantasy philosophy science fiction adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

A stunning achievement in speculative fiction, A Voyage to Arcturus has inspired, enchanted, and unsettled readers for decades. It is simultaneously an epic quest across one of the most unusual and brilliantly depicted alien worlds ever conceived,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
reflective 66%
challenging 58%
mysterious 58%
dark 41%
sad 16%
tense 16%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

medium 81%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.27

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