Limbo by Bernard Wolfe

413 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

Although Bernard Wolfe has written several plays, most for television, it is principally for his 1952 science fiction novel Limbo that he's best remembered. Penguin Books republished this work in a slightly abridged form in 1961, claiming it was "...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

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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