Aces High by George R.R. Martin

Aces High

Wild Cards #2

George R.R. Martin with Melinda M. Snodgrass, Roger Zelazny, Victor Milán, Walton Simons, Pat Cadigan, Lewis Shiner, Walter Jon Williams, John J. Miller

512 pages • first pub 2008 (view editions)

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Aces High is ideal for readers who crave dark, adventurous tales blending superhero chaos with alien threats in a meticulously crafted alternate history.

Description

On September 15, 1946, in the wake of World War II, an alien virus falls on Manhattan. This virus becomes known as Wild Card, and a handful of survivors find they possess superhuman powers. They are known as Aces. Aces High is the upscale restaura...

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Community Reviews

3.73
based on 511 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 91%

dark: 66%

mysterious: 58%

tense: 58%

funny: 50%

emotional: 25%

lighthearted: 25%

challenging: 16%

reflective: 8%

sad: 8%

Pace

41% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
75% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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