City by Clifford D. Simak

264 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

 Thousands of years have passed since humankind abandoned the city—first for the countryside, then for the stars, and ultimately for oblivion—leaving their most loyal animal companions alone on Earth. Granted the power of speech centuries earlier ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 505 reviews

Moods

reflective 95%
adventurous 41%
challenging 37%
mysterious 37%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
sad 20%
dark 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 12%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.93

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