Limbo by Bernard Wolfe

413 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

In the aftermath of an atomic war, a new international movement of pacifism has arisen. Multitudes of young men have chosen to curb their aggressive instincts through voluntary amputation - disarmament in its most literal sense. Those who have und...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 75%
adventurous 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.08

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