352 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743444965
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: iBooks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nebula Award Finalist: A genetic engineering breakthrough may portend the destruction of humanity in this cyberpunk novel by the author of The Forge of God. This Hugo and Nebula Award finalist follows present-day events in which the fears concerni...
Community Reviews Summary of 645 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
reflective 46%
challenging 41%
adventurous 34%
tense 34%
emotional 17%
informative 12%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 19% | Character: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 42% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 32% | No: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, DeathModerate
Medical content, Murder, CursingMinor
Rape352 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743444965
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: iBooks
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Nebula Award Finalist: A genetic engineering breakthrough may portend the destruction of humanity in this cyberpunk novel by the author of The Forge of God. This Hugo and Nebula Award finalist follows present-day events in which the fears concerni...
Community Reviews Summary of 645 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
reflective 46%
challenging 41%
adventurous 34%
tense 34%
emotional 17%
informative 12%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 72% | A mix: 19% | Character: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | No: 42% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 32% | No: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, DeathModerate
Medical content, Murder, CursingMinor
Rape