Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany

Babel-17

Samuel R. Delany

311 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

The Nebula Award WinnerAt twenty-six, Rydra Wong is the most popular poet in the five settled galaxies. Almost telepathically perceptive, she has written poems that capture the mood of mankind after two decades of savage war. Since the invasion, E...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 59%
challenging 52%
reflective 28%
tense 17%
informative 11%
emotional 8%
dark 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 37% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.64

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