"Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman by Harlan Ellison
"Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman

Harlan Ellison

"Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman

Harlan Ellison with Rick Berry

48 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A rebel inhabits a world where conformity and punctuality are top priorities and the Ticktockman cannot accept the Harlequin's presence in his perfectly ordered world.

Community Reviews Summary of 248 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 33%
hopeful 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

fast 57%
slow 28%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.95

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