Editors’ Pick
Designed to Feel by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feelby Peter Burchardt — on emotions, evolution & the science of feeling
View on Amazon →
Cover of A Time of Changes
Science Fiction· United States

A Time of Changes

by Robert Silverberg
Aggregate Editorial Score61/100
★Nebula Award
Published 1972214 pagesEnglish
Buy on Amazon →

About This Book

A Time of Changes by Robert Silverberg is a landmark work of science fiction, first published in 1972. On the planet Borthan, where sharing one's inner life with another person is the gravest sin, a young nobleman encounters a traveller who introduces him to a drug that enables direct sharing of consciousness. Silverberg's Nebula Award winner is a thoughtful meditation on individuality, community, and the walls we build between ourselves. Themes of individuality, consciousness, taboo run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nebula Award 1972.

Book Details

AuthorRobert Silverberg
Published1972
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages214
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780553136579
Editorial Score61/100
About the Category

🚀 Science Fiction

Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

Explore all Science Fiction books →
Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

Explore books from United States →

Editorial Assessment

A Time of Changes by Robert Silverberg sits within the tradition of science fiction that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1972 in United States, it engages with individuality, consciousness, taboo, religion in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. Among its recognitions: Nebula Award 1972. With an editorial score of 61/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of A Time of Changes lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of individuality, consciousness, taboo, religion is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Within United States's literary landscape, Robert Silverberg occupies a significant position. A Time of Changes is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Nebula Award
winner · genre
197242
✍️
About the Author
Robert Silverberg
United States
View Author →

Robert Silverberg is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of science fiction.

The Tribe Manager
The Leadership Companion
The Tribe Manager
Leading People the Way Evolution Intended
Manage with human nature, you get loyalty. Manage against it, you get quiet quitting.
Get It on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle

What to Read Next

Cover of The Road
literary-fiction

The Road

Cormac McCarthy· 2007
★Pulitzer Prize★Hugo Award
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of Never Let Me Go
literary-fiction

Never Let Me Go

Kazuo Ishiguro· 2017
★Nobel Prize in Literature
Editorial Score91/100
Cover of The Power
science-fiction

The Power

Naomi Alderman· 2016
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Editorial Score90/100
Cover of The Dispossessed
science-fiction

The Dispossessed

Ursula K. Le Guin· 1975
★Hugo Award★Nebula Award
Editorial Score83/100
Cover of The Blind Assassin
literary-fiction

The Blind Assassin

Margaret Atwood· 2000
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Editorial Score82/100
Cover of Ender's Game
science-fiction

Ender's Game

Orson Scott Card· 1986
★Hugo Award★Nebula Award
Editorial Score82/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Time of Changes about?

On the planet Borthan, where sharing one's inner life with another person is the gravest sin, a young nobleman encounters a traveller who introduces him to a drug that enables direct sharing of consciousness. Silverberg's Nebula Award winner is a thoughtful meditation on individuality, community, and the walls we build between ourselves.

Who wrote A Time of Changes?

A Time of Changes was written by Robert Silverberg, from United States. First published in 1972.

What awards has A Time of Changes won?

A Time of Changes has received the following awards and honours: Nebula Award 1972.

Is A Time of Changes worth reading?

A Time of Changes is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 42/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in individuality, consciousness, taboo.

Where can I buy A Time of Changes?

You can buy A Time of Changes on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is A Time of Changes?

A Time of Changes is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

What country is A Time of Changes from?

A Time of Changes originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

Popular on 50 Best Books

Best Science Fiction Books of All TimeScience FictionBooker Prize Winners — Complete List & GuideLiterary PrizesNobel Prize in Literature — Every Winner Since 1901Literary PrizesClassic Literature Reading List — 50 Essential BooksReading GuidesBest Books for Beginners — 20 Easy Reads for New BookloversReading Guides

Explore More

🚀More Science FictionBrowse all Science Fiction books🇺🇸Books from United States🇺🇸 United States literature📅1970s BooksPublished in the 1970s🏆Top 50 RankingsThe greatest books of all time