Wild Cards I by George R.R. Martin

575 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous medium-paced
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On September 15, 1946, an extraterrestrial virus fell on Manhattan. The survivors were transformed into Meta humans and aces. Meta humans are jokers, people with physical deformities and extraordinary abilities, always alienated and harassed while...

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Moods

adventurous 88%
dark 50%
emotional 33%
mysterious 27%
tense 27%
challenging 16%
sad 16%
hopeful 11%
funny 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 35%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.51

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