Homo Zapiens by Victor Pelevin, Andrew Bromfield

256 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

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Homo Zapiens by Victor Pelevin, Andrew Bromfield is a stimulating and darkly comedic read that will captivate readers who enjoy biting satire, philosophical musings, and absurd humor, particularly those interested in the complexities of consumer culture, identity, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.

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The collapse of the Soviet Union has opened up a huge consumer market, but how do you sell things to a generation that grew up with just one type of cola? When Tatarsky, a frustrated poet, takes a job as an advertising copywriter, he finds he has ...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 318 reviews

Moods

funny: 84%

reflective: 76%

dark: 53%

adventurous: 38%

mysterious: 38%

challenging: 30%

informative: 7%

tense: 7%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
72% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

37% of readers chose Plot
50% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
57% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
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