Downward to the Earth by Robert Silverberg

Downward to the Earth

Robert Silverberg

213 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

Who knoweth the spirit of men that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth? -Ecclesiastes 3:21Okay, they did resemble elephants, it can't be denied. That led many people to underestimate the Nildoror and their ob...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

mysterious 75%
adventurous 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.83

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