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332 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575101081
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 September 1973
Description
Science fiction. America is a police state, and it is about to be threatened by the most hellish enemy in the world: a beehive-like commune of humans who behave like insects and who possess insect powers far outstripping those of mortal men. When ...
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
adventurous 55%
challenging 33%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
funny 11%
informative 11%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, MurderModerate
Cannibalism, Death, Drug useMinor
Pregnancy, Torture332 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575101081
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 01 September 1973
Description
Science fiction. America is a police state, and it is about to be threatened by the most hellish enemy in the world: a beehive-like commune of humans who behave like insects and who possess insect powers far outstripping those of mortal men. When ...
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
adventurous 55%
challenging 33%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
funny 11%
informative 11%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, MurderModerate
Cannibalism, Death, Drug useMinor
Pregnancy, Torture