282 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781497637023
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Open Road Media Science & Fantasy
Publication date: 20 May 2014
Description
Nebula Award Finalist: A genetic engineering breakthrough may portend the destruction of humanity in this cyberpunk novel by the author of The Forge of God. This Hugo and Nebula Award finalist follows present-day events in which the fears concerni...
Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
reflective 47%
challenging 45%
tense 34%
adventurous 31%
emotional 15%
informative 11%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 42% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, DeathModerate
Medical content, Murder, CursingMinor
Rape
282 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781497637023
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Open Road Media Science & Fantasy
Publication date: 20 May 2014
Description
Nebula Award Finalist: A genetic engineering breakthrough may portend the destruction of humanity in this cyberpunk novel by the author of The Forge of God. This Hugo and Nebula Award finalist follows present-day events in which the fears concerni...
Community Reviews Summary of 658 reviews
Moods
mysterious 63%
reflective 47%
challenging 45%
tense 34%
adventurous 31%
emotional 15%
informative 11%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 74% | A mix: 17% | Character: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 42% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 32% | No: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, DeathModerate
Medical content, Murder, CursingMinor
Rape