Mockingbird by Walter Tevis

Mockingbird

Walter Tevis

278 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark reflective medium-paced

Description

In a dying world where humans are drugged and lulled by electronic bliss, where there are no children, where some would rather burn themselves alive than endure, Spofforth is the most perfect machine ever created. But his only desire is cease to b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 402 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
dark 36%
emotional 36%
mysterious 34%
sad 31%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 23%
challenging 21%
inspiring 21%
funny 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 15%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.02

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