The Death of Grass by John Christopher

The Death of Grass

John Christopher

fiction science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced

222 pages | first published 1956

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The Chung-Li virus has devastated Asia, wiping out the rice crop and leaving riots and mass starvation in its wake. The rest of the world looks on with concern, though safe in the expectation that a counter-virus will be developed any day. Then Ch...
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Summary of 434 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 81%
adventurous 48%
challenging 37%
sad 29%
reflective 25%
emotional 11%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 33%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 33% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 36%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4%

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3.64

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