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412 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9798674040798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 10 August 2020
Description
Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future is a "future history" science fiction novel written in 1930 by the British author Olaf Stapledon. First published nearly 70 years ago, this masterpiece is regarded as one of the most influenti...
Community Reviews Summary of 359 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
inspiring 44%
adventurous 37%
dark 33%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 25%
informative 18%
sad 18%
emotional 14%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | N/A: 17% | Character: 3% | A mix: 3%Strong character development?
No: 57% | N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 39% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 28% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, Animal death, Death
412 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9798674040798
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 10 August 2020
Description
Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future is a "future history" science fiction novel written in 1930 by the British author Olaf Stapledon. First published nearly 70 years ago, this masterpiece is regarded as one of the most influenti...
Community Reviews Summary of 359 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
inspiring 44%
adventurous 37%
dark 33%
hopeful 29%
mysterious 25%
informative 18%
sad 18%
emotional 14%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 3%
Pace
medium 15%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | N/A: 17% | Character: 3% | A mix: 3%Strong character development?
No: 57% | N/A: 34% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
N/A: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 39% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 28% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism, Animal death, Death