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256 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
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Language: English
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Back in print for the first time in more than a decade, Gene Wolfe's The Fifth Head of Cerberus is a universally acknowledged masterpiece of science fiction by one of the field's most brilliant writers.Far out from Earth, two sister planets, Saint...
Community Reviews Summary of 561 reviews
Moods
mysterious 78%
dark 60%
reflective 50%
adventurous 29%
tense 16%
emotional 14%
sad 12%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 34% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 34% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 12%Average rating
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Graphic
Child abuse, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Sexual violence, Racism, CannibalismMinor
Animal cruelty256 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Back in print for the first time in more than a decade, Gene Wolfe's The Fifth Head of Cerberus is a universally acknowledged masterpiece of science fiction by one of the field's most brilliant writers.Far out from Earth, two sister planets, Saint...
Community Reviews Summary of 561 reviews
Moods
mysterious 78%
dark 60%
reflective 50%
adventurous 29%
tense 16%
emotional 14%
sad 12%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 39%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Character: 34% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 46% | No: 34% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Slavery, ViolenceModerate
Sexual violence, Racism, CannibalismMinor
Animal cruelty