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200 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473201699
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
While on a boating holiday, Scott Carey is exposed to a cloud of radioactive spray. A few weeks later, following a series of medical examinations, he can no longer deny the extraordinary truth. Not only is he losing weight, he is also shorter than...
Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
dark 50%
mysterious 30%
emotional 26%
sad 23%
challenging 20%
reflective 16%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | Plot: 29% | A mix: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicidal thoughts, Pedophilia
200 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473201699
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: Not specified
Description
While on a boating holiday, Scott Carey is exposed to a cloud of radioactive spray. A few weeks later, following a series of medical examinations, he can no longer deny the extraordinary truth. Not only is he losing weight, he is also shorter than...
Community Reviews Summary of 386 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
dark 50%
mysterious 30%
emotional 26%
sad 23%
challenging 20%
reflective 16%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | Plot: 29% | A mix: 29%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 38%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Suicidal thoughts, Pedophilia