Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany

Babel-17

Samuel R. Delany

193 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging fast-paced

Description

Babel-17, winner of the Nebula Award for best novel of the year, is a fascinating tale of a famous poet bent on deciphering a secret language that is the key to the enemy’s deadly force, a task that requires she travel with a splendidly improbable...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,512 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
mysterious 59%
challenging 52%
reflective 28%
tense 17%
informative 11%
emotional 8%
dark 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 37% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.64

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