A History of the World in 101/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes

A History of the World in 101/2 Chapters

Julian Barnes with Alex Jennings (Narrator)

fiction historical short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

10 hours, 54 minutes | first published 1989

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A History of the World in 101/2 Chapters tells a series of apparently unconnected stories ranging from a woodworm's eye view of the journey on Noah's Ark to an astronaut's quest for its final resting place.Full of pastiche and learned disquisition...
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Summary of 708 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
funny 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
informative 22%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 30% | A mix: 23% | N/A: 23% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.82

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