Lance by Vladimir Nabokov

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fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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'The illegible signature of teetering disaster' Three great stories—"The Aurelian", "Signs and Symbols" and "Lance"—the last both a derisive attack on science-fiction and an attempt to imagine the real pain and horror that would accompany space tr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 252 reviews

Moods

reflective 56%
dark 40%
challenging 34%
mysterious 31%
emotional 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 26%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 33% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.3

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