#102 in Science fiction
Anathem
- 721
- Pages
- about 13 h
- Reading time
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
- NPR Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books
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About the book
Anathem is a science fiction novel by American writer Neal Stephenson, published in 2008. Major themes include the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics and the philosophical debate between Platonic realism and nominalism.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.6 across 76 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 29% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Science fiction average of 7.8. That is how 8.0 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.6 | 76 | 100% |
Frequently asked
What is Anathem rated?
8.0 out of 10, from 76 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Anathem worth reading?
Readers give it 8.0/10 from 76 ratings, which puts it ahead of 49 % of the Science fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read Anathem?
About 13 hours at an average reading pace — 721 pages.
Where does Anathem rank?
#102 in Science fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is Anathem?
It has 721 pages — longer than 93% of the ranked books in Science fiction.
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