Prey by Michael Crichton

507 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

In the Nevada desert, an experiment has gone horribly wrong. A cloud of nanoparticles -- micro-robots -- has escaped from the laboratory. This cloud is self-sustaining and self-reproducing. It is intelligent and learns from experience. For all pra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,956 reviews

Moods

tense 72%
dark 57%
mysterious 57%
adventurous 50%
informative 32%
challenging 19%
reflective 7%
emotional 1%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 30%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 16% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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