Galápagos by Kurt Vonnegut

Galápagos

Kurt Vonnegut

237 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

The human survivors of the nature cruise of the century, are quietly evolving into sleek, furry creatures with flippers and small brains. All other forms of humankind have ceased to exist, made redundant by their prized big brains.

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Moods

funny 75%
reflective 51%
adventurous 40%
dark 30%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 18%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 4%
sad 4%
tense 2%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | A mix: 37% | Character: 20% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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