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142 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847493712
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: 17 July 2014
Description
As the turbulent years following the Russian revolution of 1917 settle down into a new Soviet reality, the brilliant and eccentric zoologist Persikov discovers an amazing ray that drastically increases the size and reproductive rate of living orga...
Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews
Moods
funny 62%
adventurous 43%
reflective 40%
tense 35%
mysterious 24%
lighthearted 21%
informative 13%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
emotional 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 80% | A mix: 19%Strong character development?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Injury/Injury detailMinor
Blood, Gun violence, Animal death
142 pages • first pub 1923 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781847493712
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication date: 17 July 2014
Description
As the turbulent years following the Russian revolution of 1917 settle down into a new Soviet reality, the brilliant and eccentric zoologist Persikov discovers an amazing ray that drastically increases the size and reproductive rate of living orga...
Community Reviews Summary of 469 reviews
Moods
funny 62%
adventurous 43%
reflective 40%
tense 35%
mysterious 24%
lighthearted 21%
informative 13%
challenging 10%
sad 10%
emotional 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 80% | A mix: 19%Strong character development?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Injury/Injury detailMinor
Blood, Gun violence, Animal death