The Death of Grass by John Christopher

The Death of Grass

John Christopher

224 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 559 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 82%
adventurous 46%
sad 34%
challenging 32%
reflective 26%
emotional 19%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 39%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 27% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.68

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