Doomsday Book by Connie Willis

26 hours, 21 minutes first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical science fiction adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

One of the most respected and awarded of all contemporary science fiction writers, Connie Willis repeatedly amazes her many admiring fans with her ability to create vivid characters in unusual situations. With Doomsday Book, she takes listeners on...

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Moods

adventurous 75%
emotional 61%
dark 60%
sad 56%
tense 40%
challenging 25%
informative 23%
mysterious 22%
reflective 17%
funny 10%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 39%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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