City by Clifford D. Simak

264 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Intelligent canines in a far-future city preserve the legends and lore of their absent human masters Thousands of years have passed since humankind abandoned the city-first for the countryside, then for the stars, and ultimately for oblivion-leavi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 598 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
challenging 48%
adventurous 37%
emotional 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
dark 17%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 14%
funny 11%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 33%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 39% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.91

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