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Fairyland

Paul J. McAuley (1995)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.53

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

In a near-future Europe, gene-hacker Alex Sharkey has created a new life form: fairies - genetically-altered dolls with human intelligence. As the fairies develop their own societies, it become apparent that one group has sinister intentions, and Sharkey must try and put an end to their plans.

Fairyland: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This near-future science fiction thriller explores genetic manipulation and artificial intelligence with moderate violence as created life forms develop threatening agendas. Adult themes of responsibility, creation ethics, and potential violence between humans and genetically-altered beings.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include genetic manipulation, violence, and deception.

Who'll love this

Adult readers will be drawn into a suspenseful thriller about a scientist facing the dangerous consequences of creating intelligent artificial life.

Tags

Science FictionBiopunkGenetic EngineeringNear-FutureThriller