240 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472281005
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Headline
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Description
The baby's name is Mary, and her father is immortal. For thousands of years, Doro has pursued perfection, experimenting with humanity and seeking out rare - and powerful - talents. His finest creation is Mary, a young black woman who grows up o...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,385 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
adventurous 43%
challenging 42%
mysterious 29%
emotional 23%
reflective 23%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 37% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuseModerate
Incest, Racism, ViolenceMinor
Alcoholism, Mental illness, Racial slurs240 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781472281005
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Headline
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Description
The baby's name is Mary, and her father is immortal. For thousands of years, Doro has pursued perfection, experimenting with humanity and seeking out rare - and powerful - talents. His finest creation is Mary, a young black woman who grows up o...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,385 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
adventurous 43%
challenging 42%
mysterious 29%
emotional 23%
reflective 23%
sad 6%
hopeful 4%
funny 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 37% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, Physical abuseModerate
Incest, Racism, ViolenceMinor
Alcoholism, Mental illness, Racial slurs