A Time of Changes
A Time of Changes
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1975
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Skulane, Borthan • Futuristic
1975
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
3,694 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Skulane, Borthan • Futuristic
1975
Adult
18+ years
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