The System of the World by Neal Stephenson

The System of the World

The Baroque Cycle #3

Neal Stephenson

892 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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England, 1714. London has long been home to a secret war between the brilliant, enigmatic Master of the Mint and closet alchemist, Isaac Newton, and his archnemesis, the insidious counterfeiter Jack the Coiner. Hostilities are suddenly moving to a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,247 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
challenging 60%
funny 40%
informative 40%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
dark 20%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

slow 81%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.22

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