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The Long Tomorrow

Leigh Brackett
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The Long Tomorrow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1962

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Leigh Brackett

The Long Tomorrow

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1962
Book Details
Pages

223

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Post-apocalyptic future

Publication Year

1962

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Leigh Brackett's The Long Tomorrow, individuals navigate a post-apocalyptic world where technological advancement is suppressed. Society is deeply influenced by religious beliefs, and two young protagonists seek knowledge and a rumored city of scientific progress, challenging societal norms and exploring the tension between tradition and innovation.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Challenging

Adventurous

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.9

3,257 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Long Tomorrow by Leigh Brackett is praised for its vivid world-building and thought-provoking exploration of post-apocalyptic society. Critics commend the novel's engaging narrative and complex characters. Some readers feel the pacing is uneven, and the ending lacks resolution. Overall, it's a captivating read for fans of speculative fiction, offering both intrigue and philosophical depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Long Tomorrow?

Readers who enjoy The Long Tomorrow by Leigh Brackett are likely fans of post-apocalyptic fiction with a focus on societal rebuilding. They may appreciate similar themes in Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr., where exploration of knowledge and its preservation is central.

3.9

3,257 ratings

62%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

223

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Post-apocalyptic future

Publication Year

1962

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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