The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut

The Sirens of Titan

Kurt Vonnegut with Chris Foss (Illustrator)

224 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Sirens of Titan is an outrageous romp through space, time, and morality. The richest, most depraved man on Earth, Malachi Constant, is offered a chance to take a space journey to distant worlds with a beautiful woman at his side. Of course the...

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Moods

adventurous 72%
funny 67%
reflective 56%
dark 31%
mysterious 28%
challenging 25%
emotional 18%
lighthearted 17%
sad 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
tense 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 32% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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