Anathem by Neal Stephenson

Anathem

Neal Stephenson

937 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

Fraa Erasmas is a young avout living in the Concent of Saunt Edhar, a sanctuary for mathematicians, scientists, and philosophers, protected from the corrupting influences of the outside "saecular" world by ancient stone, honored traditions, and co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,811 reviews

Moods

adventurous 64%
mysterious 64%
challenging 62%
reflective 57%
informative 33%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
tense 18%
hopeful 16%
emotional 12%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 40% | N/A: 5% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.16

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