331 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765304186
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 05 July 2002
Description
Ted Chiang's first published story, "Tower of Babylon," won the Nebula Award in 1990. Subsequent stories have won the Asimov's SF Magazine reader poll, a second Nebula Award, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award, and the Sidewise Award for alterna...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,812 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 35%
emotional 24%
informative 23%
inspiring 22%
dark 21%
tense 10%
hopeful 9%
sad 7%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 36% | Character: 8% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 17% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 17% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Bullying, Racism, Sexism
331 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780765304186
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 05 July 2002
Description
Ted Chiang's first published story, "Tower of Babylon," won the Nebula Award in 1990. Subsequent stories have won the Asimov's SF Magazine reader poll, a second Nebula Award, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award, and the Sidewise Award for alterna...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,812 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 35%
emotional 24%
informative 23%
inspiring 22%
dark 21%
tense 10%
hopeful 9%
sad 7%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 36% | Character: 8% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 17% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 17% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Bullying, Racism, Sexism