Against the Fall of Night by Arthur C. Clarke

Against the Fall of Night

Arthur C. Clarke

144 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging informative slow-paced
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The renowned science fiction author's landmark novel of the last human born on a far future world—and his quest for the truth about existence. Living in the ten-billion-year-old city of Diaspar, Alvin is the last child born of humanity, and he is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 66%
reflective 53%
hopeful 33%
challenging 20%
inspiring 13%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 21%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 78% | A mix: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

3.67

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