Micromegas by Theo Cuff, Voltaire

Micromegas

Theo Cuff, Voltaire

38 pages first pub 1752 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A classic Enlightenment tale accompanied by 18 other pieces, including "Plato's Dream" and "Memnon" — all in a new translation.Micromegas is a 650-year-old, 39-kilometer-high giant from the planet Sirius who can speak 1,000 languages and has been ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
adventurous 33%
challenging 26%
informative 23%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 13%
funny 10%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

fast 61%
slow 26%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 30% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.58

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