Wild Cards by Leanne C. Harper, Mike Zeck, Lewis Shiner, Howard Waldrop, Victor Milán, Edward Bryant, Melinda M. Snodgrass, John J. Miller, George R.R. Martin, Roger Zelazny, Stephen Leigh, Walter Jon Williams, Brian Bolland

Wild Cards

Wild Cards #1

Leanne C. Harper, Mike Zeck, Lewis Shiner, Howard Waldrop, Victor Milán, Edward Bryant, Melinda M. Snodgrass, John J. Miller, George R.R. Martin, Roger Zelazny, Stephen Leigh, Walter Jon Williams, Brian Bolland

18 hours, 59 minutes • first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous medium-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

Just after World War 2 over New York City, an alien virus transforms human genetics and goes recessive to create super heroes and villains. Most victims die, others experience physical or psychic changes: aces have useful powers, deuces minor mayb...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 816 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
dark 50%
emotional 33%
mysterious 27%
tense 27%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
hopeful 11%
funny 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 35%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.51

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...