The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination: Original Short Fiction for the Modern Evil Genius by John Joseph Adams, Marjorie Liu

The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination: Original Short Fiction for the Modern Evil Genius

John Joseph Adams, Marjorie Liu with Ben H. Winters (Contributor), David Farland (Contributor), David D. Levine (Contributor), Heather Lindsley (Contributor), Mary Robinette Kowal (Contributor), Daniel H. Wilson (Contributor), Harry Turtledove (Contributor), Carrie Vaughn (Contributor), Grady Hendrix (Contributor), Austin Grossman (Contributor), Genevieve Valentine (Contributor), Jeremiah Tolbert (Contributor), Laird Barron (Contributor), Seanan McGuire (Contributor), L.E. Modesitt Jr. (Contributor), L.A. Banks (Contributor), Theodora Goss (Contributor), Alan Dean Foster (Contributor), Naomi Novik (Contributor), Jeffrey Ford (Contributor), Diana Gabaldon (Contributor), Marjorie Liu (Contributor)

368 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction science fiction short stories adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

From Victor Frankenstein to Lex Luthor, from Dr. Moreau to Dr. Doom, readers have long been fascinated by insane plans for world domination and the madmen who devise them. Typically, we see these villains through the eyes of good guys. This anthol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 100%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
relaxing 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.46

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