To Your Scattered Bodies Go (Riverworld, #1)
To Your Scattered Bodies Go (Riverworld, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998220
Novel • Fiction
Riverworld • Far Future
1998
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Philip José Farmer's To Your Scattered Bodies Go follows individuals from various historical eras who wake up resurrected along a massive river. As they navigate this new world and encounter others, they seek answers about their mysterious circumstances and the purpose behind their resurrection.
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Review Roundup
Philip José Farmer's To Your Scattered Bodies Go presents a fascinating afterlife concept filled with historical figures and speculative ideas, earning praise for its originality and rich imagination. However, some critics highlight inconsistencies in character development and pacing. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking and inventive work within the science fiction genre.
Who Should Read To Your Scattered Bodies Go (Riverworld, #1)?
An ideal reader for Philip José Farmer's To Your Scattered Bodies Go enjoys intricate and imaginative sci-fi with a focus on human behavior and existential questions. Fans of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series or Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama would appreciate its blend of adventure and thought-provoking themes.
32,638 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Riverworld • Far Future
1998
Adult
18+ years
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