The Future Library by Peng Shepherd

The Future Library

Peng Shepherd

32 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction short stories challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

More than a hundred years from now, an arborist fighting to save the last remaining forest on Earth discovers a secret about the trees—one that changes not only her life, but also the fate of our world. Inspired by the real-life “Future Librar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

sad 71%
emotional 62%
reflective 51%
dark 41%
hopeful 30%
challenging 26%
mysterious 23%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%
tense 8%
adventurous 5%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 32%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 36% | Character: 18% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.17

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