Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Police brutality, Gun violenceModerate
Death, ViolenceMinor
Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6653 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
adventurous 46%
inspiring 39%
hopeful 36%
emotional 20%
informative 16%
tense 13%
dark 11%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
386 pages | first published 1974
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ISBN/UID: 9780062421074
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this ...Book Information
386 pages | first published 1974
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ISBN/UID: 9780062421074
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down the walls of hatred that have isolated his planet of anarchists from the rest of the civilized universe. To do this ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Police brutality, Gun violenceModerate
Death, ViolenceMinor
Suicidal thoughtsCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6653 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
adventurous 46%
inspiring 39%
hopeful 36%
emotional 20%
informative 16%
tense 13%
dark 11%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating