Mockingbird by Walter Tevis

Mockingbird

Walter Tevis

288 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Mockingbird is a powerful novel of a future world where humans are dying. Those that survive spend their days in a narcotic bliss or choose a quick suicide rather than slow extinction. Humanity's salvation rests with an android who has no desire t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 379 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
dark 40%
mysterious 40%
emotional 37%
sad 33%
adventurous 29%
challenging 25%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 14%
tense 11%
funny 7%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 14%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 25% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.01

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