Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank

Alas, Babylon

Pat Frank

323 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction challenging reflective tense slow-paced
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The classic apocalyptic novel that stunned the world.

Community Reviews

3.91
based on 3,787 reviews

Moods

dark: 57%

tense: 45%

adventurous: 41%

hopeful: 33%

challenging: 31%

emotional: 31%

reflective: 31%

sad: 26%

inspiring: 13%

informative: 9%

mysterious: 2%

Pace

12% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
24% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

39% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
15% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

49% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

8% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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