Parasite by Mira Grant

504 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction dark mysterious slow-paced
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A decade in the future, humanity thrives in the absence of sickness and disease.We owe our good health to a humble parasite - a genetically engineered tapeworm developed by the pioneering SymboGen Corporation. When implanted, the tapeworm protects...

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Moods

mysterious 70%
tense 67%
dark 60%
adventurous 46%
emotional 25%
challenging 14%
funny 9%
informative 7%
reflective 4%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 24%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Plot: 44% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 59% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.66

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