389 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307398482
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Publication date: 28 July 2008
Description
Oryx and Crake is at once an unforgettable love story and a compelling vision of the future. Snowman, known as Jimmy before mankind was overwhelmed by a plague, is struggling to survive in a world where he may be the last human, and mourning the l...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,348 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 41%
challenging 35%
tense 35%
sad 24%
emotional 20%
funny 10%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 31% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Pedophilia, TraffickingModerate
Rape, Sexual content, Murder
389 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307398482
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Publication date: 28 July 2008
Description
Oryx and Crake is at once an unforgettable love story and a compelling vision of the future. Snowman, known as Jimmy before mankind was overwhelmed by a plague, is struggling to survive in a world where he may be the last human, and mourning the l...
Community Reviews Summary of 16,348 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 41%
challenging 35%
tense 35%
sad 24%
emotional 20%
funny 10%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 31% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Pedophilia, TraffickingModerate
Rape, Sexual content, Murder