Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut

Harrison Bergeron

Kurt Vonnegut

9 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction short stories dark funny reflective slow-paced

Description

It is the year 2081. Because of Amendments 211, 212, and 213 to the Constitution, every American is fully equal, meaning that no one is stupider, uglier, weaker, or slower than anyone else. The Handicapper General and a team of agents ensure that ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,622 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
reflective 51%
sad 30%
tense 28%
mysterious 25%
challenging 18%
funny 16%
emotional 15%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 88%
medium 10%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 20% | Character: 13% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

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