The Circumference of the World by Lavie Tidhar

The Circumference of the World

Lavie Tidhar

256 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction speculative fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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Caught between realities, a mathematician, a book dealer, and a mobster desperately seek a notorious book that disappears upon being read. Only the author, a rakish sci-fi writer, knows whether his popular novel is truthful or a hoax. In a story t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
challenging 56%
adventurous 36%
reflective 36%
dark 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%
emotional 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 24%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 8% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.28

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