Variant (Variant, #1)
by Robison Wells
Variant by Robison Wells holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 18.5K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 373 pages.
About Variant
Benson Fisher thought that a scholarship to Maxfield Academy would be the ticket out of his dead-end life.He was wrong.Now he’s trapped in a school that’s surrounded by a razor-wire fence. A school where video cameras monitor his every move. Where there are no adults. Where the kids have split into groups in order to survive.Where breaking the rules equals death.But when Benson stumbles upon the school’s real secret, he realizes that playing by the rules could spell a fate worse than death, and that escape—his only real hope for survival—may be impossible.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robison Wells |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 373 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 18,473 |
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What genre is Variant?
Variant is categorized as Young Adult, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Variant worth reading?
Based on 18.5K reader ratings, Variant has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Variant?
Variant has 373 pages.
Who wrote Variant?
Variant was written by Robison Wells. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for Variant?
The ISBN-13 for Variant is 9780062026090.0.
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