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329 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844080427
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Publication date: 01 May 2003
Description
Dick Young is lent a house in Cornwall by his friend Professor Magnus Lane. During his stay he agrees to serve as a guinea pig for a new drug that Magnus has discovered in his scientific research. When Dick samples Magnus's potion, he finds himsel...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,055 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
dark 49%
tense 32%
reflective 21%
challenging 19%
sad 13%
emotional 12%
funny 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 23% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Addiction, Drug abuseModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, BloodMinor
Alcohol, Death, Death of parent329 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844080427
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Publication date: 01 May 2003
Description
Dick Young is lent a house in Cornwall by his friend Professor Magnus Lane. During his stay he agrees to serve as a guinea pig for a new drug that Magnus has discovered in his scientific research. When Dick samples Magnus's potion, he finds himsel...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,055 reviews
Moods
adventurous 61%
dark 49%
tense 32%
reflective 21%
challenging 19%
sad 13%
emotional 12%
funny 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Plot: 23% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 54% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Addiction, Drug abuseModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, BloodMinor
Alcohol, Death, Death of parent