Parasite by Mira Grant

505 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A decade in the future, humanity thrives in the absence of sickness and disease. We owe our good health to a humble parasite - a genetically engineered tapeworm developed by the pioneering SymboGen Corporation. When implanted, the tapeworm protect...

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Moods

tense 68%
mysterious 63%
dark 52%
adventurous 44%
emotional 21%
challenging 16%
informative 8%
reflective 6%
funny 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 28%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.68

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