Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut

Harrison Bergeron

Kurt Vonnegut

9 pages first pub 1961 (editions) user-added

fiction classics science fiction short stories dark funny reflective slow-paced

Description

It is the year 2081. Because of Amendments 211, 212, and 213 to the Constitution, every American is fully equal, meaning that no one is stupider, uglier, weaker, or slower than anyone else. The Handicapper General and a team of agents ensure that ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,997 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 52%
sad 30%
tense 28%
funny 26%
mysterious 19%
challenging 18%
emotional 12%
informative 5%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 89%
medium 9%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 59% | A mix: 24% | Character: 13% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.02

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