The Crucible of Time by John Brunner

The Crucible of Time

John Brunner

368 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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There are some incredibly smart things Brunner does in this novel. The story is told from the perspective of a world of intelligent aliens as they reach out to discover the universe in which they live. They have to do that in ways that are very di...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
hopeful 60%
reflective 60%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.58

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