Parasite by Mira Grant

512 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

A decade in the future, humanity thrives in the absence of sickness and disease. We owe our good health to a humble parasite -- a genetically engineered tapeworm developed by the pioneering SymboGen Corporation. When implanted, the Intestinal Body...

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Moods

tense 67%
mysterious 63%
dark 52%
adventurous 46%
emotional 21%
challenging 16%
informative 8%
reflective 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 27%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 42% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 24%

Average rating

3.68

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