Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon

Star Maker

Olaf Stapledon

190 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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For readers who crave a profound and philosophical exploration of the universe, its mysteries, and the human condition, Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon is a stimulating and deeply reflective journey that will challenge and inspire them to contemplate the very fabric of existence.

Description

A single human narrator from England is transported out of his body via unexplained means. He realizes he is able to explore space and other planets. After exploring a civilization on another planet in our galaxy at a level of development similar ...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 639 reviews

Moods

reflective: 88%

challenging: 57%

adventurous: 55%

inspiring: 33%

mysterious: 33%

hopeful: 17%

informative: 8%

emotional: 7%

sad: 7%

dark: 5%

relaxing: 4%

lighthearted: 2%

tense: 2%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
58% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

47% of readers chose Plot
13% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
23% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

14% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
30% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
19% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

10% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
18% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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