Way Station by Clifford D. Simak

Way Station

Clifford D. Simak

190 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

An ageless hermit runs a secret way station for alien visitors in the Wisconsin woods in this Hugo Award-winning science fiction classic Enoch Wallace is not like other humans. Living a secluded life in the backwoods of Wisconsin, he carries a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 976 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
adventurous 52%
hopeful 47%
mysterious 33%
emotional 26%
inspiring 21%
challenging 19%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%
dark 7%
tense 4%
funny 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 36%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 30% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.88

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