The Status Civilization by Robert Sheckley

The Status Civilization

Robert Sheckley

132 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging funny fast-paced

Description

Will Barrent had no memory of his crime . . . but he found himself shipped across space to a brutal prison-planet. On Omega, his only chance to advance himself -- and stay alive -- is to commit an endless series of violent crimes. The average inma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
mysterious 80%
tense 60%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
funny 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.78

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