Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

Oryx and Crake

MaddAddam #1

Margaret Atwood

12 hours, 23 minutes • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary science fiction

Description

Oryx and Crake is at once an unforgettable love story and a compelling vision of the future. Snowman, known as Jimmy before mankind was overwhelmed by a plague, is struggling to survive in a world where he may be the last human, and mourning the l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18,468 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
reflective 49%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 39%
challenging 36%
tense 35%
sad 26%
emotional 20%
funny 10%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 35%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 30% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.95

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