183 pages • first pub 1978 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0425048241
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books/The Berkley Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 August 1978
Description
In a future world, cancer has been all but eradicated. Jimson Alleca can live another 20 years with drugs and a peaceful lifestyle -- if he stays in space-normal. But he\'s willing to risk it all to make the jump into the Hype, the shimmering "not...
Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews
Moods
emotional 100%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Cancer, Chronic illness, DeathModerate
Medical contentMinor
Blood, Injury/injury detail183 pages • first pub 1978 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0425048241
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books/The Berkley Publishing Group
Publication date: 01 August 1978
Description
In a future world, cancer has been all but eradicated. Jimson Alleca can live another 20 years with drugs and a peaceful lifestyle -- if he stays in space-normal. But he\'s willing to risk it all to make the jump into the Hype, the shimmering "not...
Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews
Moods
emotional 100%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
Pace
medium 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Chronic illness, DeathModerate
Medical contentMinor
Blood, Injury/injury detail