256 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781538751497
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 04 August 2020
Description
A young woman harnesses her newfound power to challenge the ruthless man who controls her, in this brilliant and provocative novel from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. Mary is a treacherous experiment. Her creator, an immortal na...
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
256 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781538751497
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 04 August 2020
Description
A young woman harnesses her newfound power to challenge the ruthless man who controls her, in this brilliant and provocative novel from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. Mary is a treacherous experiment. Her creator, an immortal na...
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