Scan barcode
282 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781497637023
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Open Road Media Science & Fantasy
Publication date: 20 May 2014
Description
Nebula Award Finalist: A genetic engineering breakthrough may portend the destruction of humanity in this cyberpunk novel by the author of The Forge of God. This Hugo and Nebula Award finalist follows present-day events in which the fears concerni...
Community Reviews Summary of 908 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
reflective 43%
challenging 40%
tense 35%
adventurous 32%
emotional 15%
informative 13%
sad 11%
hopeful 9%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 79% | A mix: 14% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Death, MurderModerate
Medical content, Cursing, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Rape, Misogyny, Ableism
282 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781497637023
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Open Road Media Science & Fantasy
Publication date: 20 May 2014
Description
Nebula Award Finalist: A genetic engineering breakthrough may portend the destruction of humanity in this cyberpunk novel by the author of The Forge of God. This Hugo and Nebula Award finalist follows present-day events in which the fears concerni...
Community Reviews Summary of 908 reviews
Moods
mysterious 64%
reflective 43%
challenging 40%
tense 35%
adventurous 32%
emotional 15%
informative 13%
sad 11%
hopeful 9%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 79% | A mix: 14% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Death, MurderModerate
Medical content, Cursing, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Rape, Misogyny, Ableism