Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood

Oryx and Crake

MaddAddam #1

Margaret Atwood

436 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction dystopian reflective slow-paced
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Oryx and Crake is at once an unforgettable love story and a compelling vision of the future. Snowman, known as Jimmy before mankind was overwhelmed by a plague, is struggling to survive in a world where he may be the last human, and mourning the l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23,636 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
mysterious 48%
reflective 47%
adventurous 40%
tense 37%
challenging 36%
sad 28%
emotional 22%
funny 11%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 34%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 31% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.94

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