311 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375706691
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 08 January 2002
Description
Author of the bestselling Dhalgren and winner of four Nebulas and one Hugo, Samuel R. Delany is one of the most acclaimed writers of speculative fiction. Babel-17, winner of the Nebula Award for best novel of the year, is a fascinating tale of a f...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
challenging 42%
mysterious 34%
reflective 30%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 31% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Confinement, Death
311 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375706691
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 08 January 2002
Description
Author of the bestselling Dhalgren and winner of four Nebulas and one Hugo, Samuel R. Delany is one of the most acclaimed writers of speculative fiction. Babel-17, winner of the Nebula Award for best novel of the year, is a fascinating tale of a f...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
challenging 42%
mysterious 34%
reflective 30%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
lighthearted 7%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Plot: 31% | Character: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Child death, Confinement, Death