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A Time of Changes

Robert Silverberg
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A Time of Changes

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975

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Robert Silverberg

A Time of Changes

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975
Book Details
Pages

205

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Skulane, Borthan • Futuristic

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1975

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Time of Changes by Robert Silverberg is a science fiction novel set in a distant future where individuals live under strict social norms that prohibit self-revelation. The story follows Kinnall Darival, a man who challenges societal conventions and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, questioning the laws and cultural beliefs that suppress personal expression.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Emotional

Melancholic

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.8

3,694 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Time of Changes by Robert Silverberg is praised for its intricate world-building and exploration of identity and societal norms. Critics commend Silverberg's engaging prose and complex characters. Some find the pacing uneven and the philosophical themes overly introspective. Overall, it's a thought-provoking narrative that challenges traditional viewpoints.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Time of Changes?

A reader who enjoys A Time of Changes by Robert Silverberg likely appreciates existential themes and thought-provoking sci-fi. Fans of Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Left Hand of Darkness or Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? would find its exploration of identity and society compelling.

3.8

3,694 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

205

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Skulane, Borthan • Futuristic

Topic
World History
Publication Year

1975

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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