Doomsday Book by Connie Willis

Doomsday Book

Oxford Time Travel #1

Connie Willis with Jenny Sterlin (Narrator)

26 hours, 20 minutes first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

Five years in the writing by one of science fiction's most honored authors, Doomsday Book is a storytelling triumph. Connie Willis draws upon her understanding of the universalities of human nature to explore the ageless issues of evil, suffering ...

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Moods

adventurous 75%
emotional 60%
sad 59%
dark 57%
tense 41%
informative 25%
challenging 22%
mysterious 19%
reflective 17%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 35%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 37% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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