The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury

The Illustrated Man

Ray Bradbury

186 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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The Illustrated Man is classic Bradbury - a collection of tales that breathe and move, animated by sharp, intaken breath and flexing muscle. Here are eighteen startling visions as keen as the tattooist's needle and as colorful as the inks that ind...

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Moods

dark 66%
adventurous 63%
mysterious 58%
reflective 53%
tense 26%
challenging 21%
emotional 21%
funny 11%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 34%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 43% | A mix: 41% | Character: 10% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 30% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 21% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 17% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.08

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