The System of the World by Neal Stephenson

The System of the World

The Baroque Cycle #3

Neal Stephenson

908 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

The System of the World, the third and concluding volume of Neal Stephenson's shelf-bending Baroque Cycle (Quicksilver and The Confusion), brings the epic historical saga to its thrilling - and truly awe-inspiring - conclusion.Set in the early 18t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 951 reviews

Moods

adventurous 71%
challenging 57%
funny 57%
informative 42%
mysterious 28%
dark 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.23

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