The Blazing World by Margaret Cavendish

The Blazing World

Margaret Cavendish

62 pages first pub 1666 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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As its full title suggests, Blazing World is a fanciful depiction of a satirical, utopian kingdom in another world (with different stars in the sky) that can be reached via the North Pole. It is "the only known work of utopian fiction by a woman i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 241 reviews

Moods

adventurous 61%
challenging 50%
reflective 44%
informative 33%
mysterious 22%
funny 16%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
dark 2%
hopeful 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 74%
fast 17%
medium 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 37% | Character: 14% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

2.88

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