Ignorance is Strength by John Joseph Adams, Hugh Howey

308 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories challenging dark reflective slow-paced

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War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.  George Orwell once wrote of a world where abuse of power begins with an abuse of language and a bastardization of truth. Some of today's most exciting voices in speculative fiction explore ...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%

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3.93

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