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Homunculus

  • 1986 first published
  • 304 pages
  • 9 editions

Homunculus is a 1986 steampunk novel by James P. Blaylock. Key subjects include kyphosis and patients.

10 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.

At about 304 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.

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Subjects

  • Kyphosis
  • Patients
  • Steampunk fiction
  • Science fiction

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Quick answers

Who wrote Homunculus?

Homunculus was written by James P. Blaylock and first published in 1986.

What genre is Homunculus?

It is usually shelved as Steampunk.

How long is Homunculus?

The median edition has 304 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Homunculus?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Difference Engine, Mortal Engines and Boneshaker.

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