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389 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385721677
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 30 March 2004
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,027 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 40%
tense 37%
challenging 36%
sad 27%
emotional 22%
funny 11%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 31% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | 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: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Child abuse, Pedophilia, TraffickingModerate
Sexual content, Rape389 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385721677
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 30 March 2004
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 24,027 reviews
Moods
reflective 48%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 40%
tense 37%
challenging 36%
sad 27%
emotional 22%
funny 11%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 31% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 33% | 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: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Pedophilia, TraffickingModerate
Sexual content, Rape