#45 in Science fiction
To Be Taught, If Fortunate
- 140
- Pages
- about 2.5 h
- Reading time
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About the book
To Be Taught, If Fortunate is a 2019 science fiction novella by Becky Chambers set in the 22nd century featuring speculative astrobiology. It follows four scientists as they explore habitable worlds 15 light years from Earth.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.4 across 666 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 78% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Science fiction average of 7.8. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.2 | 30 | 5% |
| Hardcover | 8.4 | 636 | 96% |
Frequently asked
What is To Be Taught, If Fortunate rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 666 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is To Be Taught, If Fortunate worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 666 ratings, which puts it ahead of 78 % of the Science fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read To Be Taught, If Fortunate?
About 2.5 hours at an average reading pace — 140 pages.
Where does To Be Taught, If Fortunate rank?
#45 in Science fiction on the current snapshot.
How long is To Be Taught, If Fortunate?
It has 140 pages — shorter than 96% of the ranked books in Science fiction.
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