256 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593450086
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The influential masterpiece of one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant—and neglected—science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called “the best writer of science fiction that England has ever produced.”What if a meteor shower lef...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,584 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
tense 53%
mysterious 39%
reflective 37%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
hopeful 14%
sad 13%
inspiring 4%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 35% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Ableism, SuicideModerate
Violence, Child death, Gun violenceMinor
Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Rape
256 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593450086
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The influential masterpiece of one of the twentieth century’s most brilliant—and neglected—science fiction and horror writers, whom Stephen King called “the best writer of science fiction that England has ever produced.”What if a meteor shower lef...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,584 reviews
Moods
dark 65%
tense 53%
mysterious 39%
reflective 37%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
hopeful 14%
sad 13%
inspiring 4%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 55% | A mix: 35% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Ableism, SuicideModerate
Violence, Child death, Gun violenceMinor
Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Rape