448 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575134201
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the six decades since the alien plague known as the Wild Card virus spread a wave of mutations around the globe, humanity has begun to come to terms with its consequences. Grotesque half-human creatures known as 'jokers' inhabit an underworld o...
Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews
Moods
challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
informative 100%
tense 100%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Bullying, Cursing, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Infertility, Rape, Terminal illness
448 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575134201
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In the six decades since the alien plague known as the Wild Card virus spread a wave of mutations around the globe, humanity has begun to come to terms with its consequences. Grotesque half-human creatures known as 'jokers' inhabit an underworld o...
Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews
Moods
challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
informative 100%
tense 100%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Child abuse, Child deathModerate
Bullying, Cursing, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Infertility, Rape, Terminal illness