Engine Summer
Engine Summer
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1980
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Post-apocalyptic world
1980
Adult
16+ years
Super Short Summary
Engine Summer by John Crowley follows a young protagonist, Rush, on a personal journey through a post-apocalyptic world. He seeks truth and understanding about his society's history and his own identity, exploring themes of memory, culture, and transformation within a community transitioning through time.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Serene
Reviews & Readership
2,234 ratings
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Review Roundup
Engine Summer by John Crowley is often praised for its lyrical prose and intricate world-building, immersing readers in its post-apocalyptic setting. Many commend its philosophical depth and complex narrative style. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot difficult to follow. Overall, it is celebrated for its imaginative and thought-provoking storytelling.
Who Should Read Engine Summer?
Fans of contemplative, philosophical fantasy intertwined with intricate world-building, seen in works like Le Guin's The Dispossessed or Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun, will relish Crowley's Engine Summer, appreciating its exploration of memory, identity, and society in a richly imagined post-apocalyptic setting.
2,234 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Post-apocalyptic world
1980
Adult
16+ years
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