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Blood Music

Greg Bear
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Blood Music

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Greg Bear

Blood Music

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

344

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Science Fiction
Setting

California • 1980s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Blood Music by Greg Bear explores a scientist's experiments with biochips, which evolve into intelligent microscopic organisms. These organisms bring about significant changes to the world and human existence. The novel delves into themes of transformation, consciousness, and the implications of scientific advancements on society.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Challenging

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.0

17,928 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Blood Music by Greg Bear receives praise for its imaginative and thought-provoking exploration of biotechnology and consciousness. Readers commend its compelling narrative and scientific depth. Criticism includes a complex plot that may confuse some readers and character development that feels secondary to the ideas presented. Overall, it is a compelling read for science fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blood Music?

A reader keen on Blood Music by Greg Bear would enjoy thought-provoking sci-fi that explores biotechnology and consciousness. Similar audiences would appreciate works like Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park for its merging of science and thriller elements and Isaac Asimov's I, Robot for its philosophical inquiries.

4.0

17,928 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

344

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Horror & Suspense

Science Fiction
Setting

California • 1980s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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