Doorways in the Sand
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991
240
Novel • Fiction
United States • Contemporary
1991
Adult
18+ years
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
4,872 ratings
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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.
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.
4,872 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
240
Novel • Fiction
United States • Contemporary
1991
Adult
18+ years
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