Обитаемый остров by Boris Strugatsky, Arkady Strugatsky, Борис Стругацкий, Аркадий Стругацкий

416 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous reflective fast-paced

Description

Originally published in Russian as Obitaemyi ostrov, translated into English by Helen Saltz Jacobson. First in series, followed by Beetle in the Anthill (original title: Zhuk v Muraveinike), and The Time Wanderers (original title: Volny Gasyat Vet...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
emotional 80%
dark 60%
informative 60%
reflective 60%
tense 60%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 40%
challenging 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.05

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