The Sheep Look Up by John Brunner

The Sheep Look Up

John Brunner with James John Bell (Contributor), David Brin (Contributor)

388 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

An enduring classic, this book offers a dramatic and prophetic look at the potential consequences of the escalating destruction of Earth. In this nightmare society, air pollution is so bad that gas masks are commonplace. Infant mortality is up, an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 191 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
sad 77%
reflective 66%
challenging 55%
tense 44%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.85

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