Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Bullying, Racism, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8191 reviews
Moods
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
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
304 pages | first published 2002
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ISBN/UID: 9780525433682
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 November 2016
Description
Previously published as Stories of Your Life and Others. Includes "Story Of Your Life," the basis for the major motion picture Arrival, starring Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Jeremy Renner, and directed by Denis Villeneuve. Ted Chiang has long ...Book Information
304 pages | first published 2002
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ISBN/UID: 9780525433682
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 November 2016
Description
Previously published as Stories of Your Life and Others. Includes "Story Of Your Life," the basis for the major motion picture Arrival, starring Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Jeremy Renner, and directed by Denis Villeneuve. Ted Chiang has long ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Bullying, Racism, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8191 reviews
Moods
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
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