Darwin's Radio by Greg Bear

Darwin's Radio

Darwin's Radio #1

Greg Bear

544 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging informative slow-paced

Description

Molecular biologist Kaye Lang's theory--that ancient diseases encoded in the DNA of humans can return to life--has become a chilling reality. The shocking evidence: a "virus-hunter" has tracked down a flu-like disease that kills expectant mothers ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 542 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
hopeful 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
emotional 11%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.52

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