998 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061694943
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 30 November 2010
Description
Anathem is perhaps the most brilliant literary invention to date from the incomparable Neal Stephenson, who rocked the world with Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and The Baroque Cycle. Now he imagines an alternate universe where scientists, philosopher...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,885 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
mysterious 63%
reflective 58%
informative 32%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 16%
emotional 12%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | N/A: 5% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Violence, WarMinor
Infertility, Suicidal thoughts
998 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061694943
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publication date: 30 November 2010
Description
Anathem is perhaps the most brilliant literary invention to date from the incomparable Neal Stephenson, who rocked the world with Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and The Baroque Cycle. Now he imagines an alternate universe where scientists, philosopher...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,885 reviews
Moods
challenging 63%
mysterious 63%
reflective 58%
informative 32%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 16%
emotional 12%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 30%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | N/A: 5% | Character: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 64% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
DeathModerate
Violence, WarMinor
Infertility, Suicidal thoughts