Mockingbird by Walter Tevis

Mockingbird

Walter Tevis

288 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction dystopian science fiction dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Mockingbird is a powerful novel of a future world where humans are dying. Those that survive spend their days in a narcotic bliss or choose a quick suicide rather than slow extinction. Humanity's salvation rests with an android who has no desire t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 401 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
dark 36%
emotional 36%
mysterious 34%
sad 31%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 23%
challenging 21%
inspiring 21%
funny 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 74%
fast 15%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 36% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.02

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