Prey by Michael Crichton

507 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction science fiction thriller adventurous dark fast-paced
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In the Nevada desert, an experiment has gone horribly wrong. A cloud of nanoparticles -- micro-robots -- has escaped from the laboratory. This cloud is self-sustaining and self-reproducing. It is intelligent and learns from experience. For all pra...

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Moods

tense 80%
mysterious 62%
dark 54%
adventurous 51%
informative 32%
challenging 13%
reflective 6%
emotional 5%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 28%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 20% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.61

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