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Peeps (Peeps, #1)

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Young Adult Fantasy Science Fiction Fantasy Fiction

by Scott Westerfeld

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3.77 (20.7K ratings)
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description 312 pages

Peeps by Scott Westerfeld holds a well received rating of 3.77 out of 5, based on 20.7K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 312 pages.

About Peeps

An alternate cover for this edition can be found hereLast year as college freshman, narrator Cal was infected by exotic goth Morgan with a parasite that caused following girlfriends to become vampire-like ghouls he calls parasite-positives "Peeps". A carrier without symptoms, he hunts his progeny for the centuries old bureaucratic Night Watch. But victims are showing more sanity, pretty human Lacey is pushing his buttons, and her apartment building basement houses fierce hordes of ravening rats, red-eyed cats, and monstrous worms that threaten all. Morgan has the secret to a centuries-old conspiracy and upcoming battle to save the human race.

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Author Scott Westerfeld
Published 2005
Pages 312
Genres Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 3.77 / 5.00
Total Ratings 20,702

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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20.7K ratings
With a rating of 3.77, Peeps is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.77
This Book
4.03
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Peeps?

Peeps is categorized as Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Peeps worth reading?

Based on 20.7K reader ratings, Peeps has an average score of 3.77 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Peeps?

Peeps has 312 pages.

Who wrote Peeps?

Peeps was written by Scott Westerfeld. It was first published in 2005.

What is the ISBN for Peeps?

The ISBN-13 for Peeps is 9781595140840.0.

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