A World Out Of Time by Larry Niven

A World Out Of Time

The State #1

Larry Niven

286 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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After 200 years in cryosleep, Jaybee Corbell awakens to find that his mind has been downloaded to another body and he's in servitude to a harsh future State. After his escape via a spaceship, he traverses such vast distances--with accompanying tim...

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Community Reviews Summary of 276 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
lighthearted 37%
mysterious 37%
tense 25%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
reflective 12%
sad 12%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 41%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28%

Average rating

3.42

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