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Doorways in the Sand

Roger Zelazny
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Doorways in the Sand

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991

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Roger Zelazny

Doorways in the Sand

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Doorways in the Sand, a perpetual student named Fred Cassidy navigates a series of challenges involving a stolen extraterrestrial artifact. His life is a whirlwind of chases, multiple dimensions, and odd encounters that weave an intricate tale of adventure and deception without delay.

Adventurous

Humorous

Mysterious

Fantastical

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

4,872 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Roger Zelazny's Doorways in the Sand is praised for its imaginative plot and humor, depicting a perpetual college student's adventures with aliens and artifacts. Readers appreciate its witty prose and clever narrative. However, some critique its complex structure and abrupt transitions, which can challenge comprehension. Overall, it remains a beloved classic for science fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Doorways in the Sand?

Readers captivated by witty, surreal adventures and science fiction would enjoy Roger Zelazny's Doorways in the Sand. Fans of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or Terry Pratchett's Discworld series will appreciate its humorous, inventive narrative and quirky characters.

4.1

4,872 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Contemporary

Publication Year

1991

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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