Limbo by Bernard Wolfe

413 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Although Bernard Wolfe has written several plays, most for television, it is principally for his 1952 science fiction novel Limbo that he's best remembered. Penguin Books republished this work in a slightly abridged form in 1961, claiming it was "...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 40%
informative 40%
tense 40%
funny 20%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.07

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