Blood Music by Greg Bear

Blood Music

Greg Bear with George Guidall (Narrator)

10 hours, 55 minutes • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction classics horror science fiction dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

Vergil Ulam has created cellular material that can outperform rats in laboratory tests. When the authorities rule that he has exceeded his authorization, Vergil loses his job, but is determined to take his discovery with him.

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Moods

dark 67%
mysterious 65%
reflective 43%
challenging 39%
tense 36%
adventurous 31%
emotional 15%
informative 12%
sad 11%
hopeful 8%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 28%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 14% | Character: 4% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 12% | 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: 35% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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