Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Bullying, Racism, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8190 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 35%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
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: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 18% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 17% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 14%Average rating
286 pages | first published 2002
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ISBN/UID: 9781931520720
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Small Beer Press
Publication date: Not specified
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...Book Information
286 pages | first published 2002
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ISBN/UID: 9781931520720
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Small Beer Press
Publication date: Not specified
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...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Child death, GriefMinor
Bullying, Racism, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8190 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
mysterious 37%
adventurous 35%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
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: 46% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 18% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 17% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 14%Average rating