247 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571168439
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the future, this book portrays an England where human infertility has spread. By 2021 no babies have been born for 25 years - the aged are being driven to despair and suicide, the final generation are beautiful but violent and cruel and the...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,913 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
reflective 45%
emotional 35%
sad 32%
adventurous 31%
mysterious 24%
challenging 21%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 33% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infertility, BloodModerate
Child death, Murder, Miscarriage
247 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571168439
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the future, this book portrays an England where human infertility has spread. By 2021 no babies have been born for 25 years - the aged are being driven to despair and suicide, the final generation are beautiful but violent and cruel and the...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,913 reviews
Moods
tense 52%
reflective 45%
emotional 35%
sad 32%
adventurous 31%
mysterious 24%
challenging 21%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 3%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Plot: 33% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 23%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infertility, BloodModerate
Child death, Murder, Miscarriage