Darwin's Radio by Greg Bear

Darwin's Radio

Darwin's Radio #1

Greg Bear

544 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging informative slow-paced
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Molecular biologist Kaye Lang's theory--that ancient diseases encoded in the DNA of humans can return to life--has become a chilling reality. The shocking evidence: a "virus-hunter" has tracked down a flu-like disease that kills expectant mothers ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 796 reviews

Moods

challenging 47%
tense 47%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 36%
dark 36%
emotional 26%
informative 26%
reflective 26%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 33%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 38% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 35% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.58

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