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224 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446361880
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 21 November 1996
Description
A young woman harnesses the power of a viral mutation and challenges the ruthless man who controls her, in this brilliantly provocative novel from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. Mary is a treacherous experiment. Her creator, an ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,145 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
challenging 44%
adventurous 40%
mysterious 33%
emotional 27%
reflective 26%
sad 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 33% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, IncestModerate
Violence, Slavery, RacismMinor
Mental illness, Alcoholism, Racial slurs224 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446361880
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: 21 November 1996
Description
A young woman harnesses the power of a viral mutation and challenges the ruthless man who controls her, in this brilliantly provocative novel from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. Mary is a treacherous experiment. Her creator, an ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,145 reviews
Moods
tense 57%
challenging 44%
adventurous 40%
mysterious 33%
emotional 27%
reflective 26%
sad 7%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 33% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Child death, IncestModerate
Violence, Slavery, RacismMinor
Mental illness, Alcoholism, Racial slurs