Ancestor by Scott Sigler

Ancestor

Scott Sigler

261 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction horror science fiction thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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For fans of gripping, enlightening science fiction and horror, Ancestor by Scott Sigler is a riveting page-turner that will appeal to readers who enjoy exploring the darker side of scientific discovery and the unpredictable consequences of playing with nature's fundamental building blocks.

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On a remote island in Lake Superior, scientists struggle to solve the problem of xenotransplantation -- using animal tissue to replace failing human organs. Funded by the biotech firm Genada, Dr. Claus Rhumkorrf seeks to recreate the ancestor of a...

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Community Reviews

3.62
based on 543 reviews

Moods

tense: 85%

dark: 78%

adventurous: 50%

challenging: 14%

emotional: 14%

mysterious: 14%

funny: 7%

hopeful: 7%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
68% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

25% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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