fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous emotional slow-paced

578 pages | first published 1992

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Five years in the writing by one of science fiction's most honored authors, Doomsday Book is a storytelling triumph. Connie Willis draws upon her understanding of the universalities of human nature to explore the ageless issues of evil, suffering ...
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Summary of 3660 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
emotional 62%
sad 59%
dark 57%
tense 41%
informative 25%
challenging 22%
mysterious 20%
reflective 18%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 37%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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