Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke

Childhood's End

Arthur C. Clarke

230 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city - intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a...

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Moods

reflective 70%
mysterious 63%
adventurous 39%
challenging 37%
dark 32%
sad 25%
emotional 17%
tense 13%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 8%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 34%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | A mix: 16% | Character: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

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3.92

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