262 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857987621
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 April 1985
Description
The award winning tale of the inevitable take-over of our society by a benign, intelligent scientific experiment gone awry.
Community Reviews Summary of 709 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
reflective 45%
challenging 41%
tense 37%
adventurous 31%
emotional 14%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
sad 10%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 20% | Character: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 45% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Death, MurderModerate
Medical content, Cursing, Medical traumaMinor
Rape262 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781857987621
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 April 1985
Description
The award winning tale of the inevitable take-over of our society by a benign, intelligent scientific experiment gone awry.
Community Reviews Summary of 709 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
reflective 45%
challenging 41%
tense 37%
adventurous 31%
emotional 14%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
sad 10%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 20% | Character: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 45% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Death, MurderModerate
Medical content, Cursing, Medical traumaMinor
Rape