356 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575072206
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Victor Gollancz
Publication date: 01 October 1959
Description
In a nightmarish ruined world slowly awakening to the light after sleeping in darkness, the infant rediscoveries of science are secretly nourished by cloistered monks dedicated to the study and preservation of the relics and writings of the blesse...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,191 reviews
Moods
dark 67%
challenging 65%
sad 32%
funny 25%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 19%
emotional 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, Terminal illnessModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, GoreMinor
Child death, Cannibalism, Sexism356 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780575072206
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Victor Gollancz
Publication date: 01 October 1959
Description
In a nightmarish ruined world slowly awakening to the light after sleeping in darkness, the infant rediscoveries of science are secretly nourished by cloistered monks dedicated to the study and preservation of the relics and writings of the blesse...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,191 reviews
Moods
dark 67%
challenging 65%
sad 32%
funny 25%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 19%
emotional 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 8% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 31% | No: 29%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Animal death, Terminal illnessModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, GoreMinor
Child death, Cannibalism, Sexism