281 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330426640
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
Ted Chiang's first published story, "Tower of Babylon," won the Nebula Award in 1990. Subsequent stories have won the Asimov's SF Magazine reader poll, a second Nebula Award, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award, and the Sidewise Award for alterna...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,501 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 34%
emotional 24%
informative 24%
inspiring 21%
dark 20%
tense 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 37% | Character: 8% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 18% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 17% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Bullying, Racism, Sexism
281 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330426640
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
Ted Chiang's first published story, "Tower of Babylon," won the Nebula Award in 1990. Subsequent stories have won the Asimov's SF Magazine reader poll, a second Nebula Award, the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award, and the Sidewise Award for alterna...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,501 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 34%
emotional 24%
informative 24%
inspiring 21%
dark 20%
tense 10%
hopeful 8%
sad 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 37% | Character: 8% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 18% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 17% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 32% | No: 21% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Bullying, Racism, Sexism