The Children of Men by P.D. James

The Children of Men

P.D. James

fiction science fiction dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

241 pages | first published 1992

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The human race has become infertile, and the last generation to be born is now adult. Civilization itself is crumbling as suicide and despair become commonplace. Oxford historian Theodore Faron, apathetic toward a future without a future, spends m...
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Moods

dark 80%
tense 55%
reflective 45%
emotional 37%
sad 36%
adventurous 34%
mysterious 26%
challenging 23%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 43%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 37% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

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3.48

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