Arrival by Ted Chiang

Arrival

Ted Chiang

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging slow-paced

352 pages | first published 2002

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With his masterful first collection, multiple-award-winning author Ted Chiang deftly blends human emotion and scientific rationalism in eight remarkably diverse stories, all told in his trademark precise and evocative prose. From a soaring Babylon...
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Summary of 8182 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
challenging 61%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 35%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
inspiring 21%
dark 20%
tense 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 22%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 18% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 17% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

4.21

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