Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Religious bigotry, Body shamingModerate
Suicide, Child death, ViolenceMinor
Animal death, Domestic abuse, Animal crueltyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2510 reviews
Moods
dark 51%
reflective 42%
tense 41%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 21%
challenging 20%
emotional 18%
sad 10%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 35% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%Average rating
200 pages | first published 1955
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Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
A world paralysed by genetic mutationJohn Wyndham takes the reader into the anguished heart of a community where the chances of breeding true are less than fifty per cent and where deviations are rooted out and destroyed as offences and abominations.Book Information
200 pages | first published 1955
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A world paralysed by genetic mutationJohn Wyndham takes the reader into the anguished heart of a community where the chances of breeding true are less than fifty per cent and where deviations are rooted out and destroyed as offences and abominations.Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Religious bigotry, Body shamingModerate
Suicide, Child death, ViolenceMinor
Animal death, Domestic abuse, Animal crueltyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2510 reviews
Moods
dark 51%
reflective 42%
tense 41%
mysterious 36%
hopeful 21%
challenging 20%
emotional 18%
sad 10%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 22%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 35% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%Average rating