Einstein's Dreams by Alan Lightman

Einstein's Dreams

Alan Lightman

140 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective fast-paced

Description

A modern classic, Einstein's Dreams is a fictional collage of stories dreamed by Albert Einstein in 1905, when he worked in a patent office in Switzerland. As the defiant but sensitive young genius is creating his theory of relativity, a new conce...

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Moods

reflective 90%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 25%
informative 19%
relaxing 19%
challenging 15%
emotional 13%
lighthearted 13%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 10%
funny 4%
dark 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 28%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 57% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 9% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 67% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 11% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 46% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 2%

Average rating

4.02

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