Looking Backward: 2000 to 1887 by Edward Bellamy

Looking Backward: 2000 to 1887

Edward Bellamy

218 pages first pub 1888 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction reflective slow-paced

Description

The book tells the story of Julian West, a young American who, towards the end of the 19th century, falls into a deep, hypnosis-induced sleep and wakes up one hundred and thirteen years later. He finds himself in the same location (Boston, Massach...

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Community Reviews Summary of 494 reviews

Moods

informative 67%
reflective 67%
challenging 35%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 8%
tense 5%
dark 2%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
sad 2%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 30%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | N/A: 20% | Character: 16% | A mix: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.03

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