352 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330515313
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The peaceful life of a village in Wiltshire is suddenly shattered by a disaster which strikes without reason or explanation, leaving behind it a trail of misery and horror. A yawning, bottomless crack spreads through the earth, out of which creeps...
Community Reviews Summary of 552 reviews
Moods
tense 78%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 34%
sad 12%
challenging 9%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 84% | A mix: 10% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape, Child deathModerate
Animal death, Homophobia, PedophiliaMinor
Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity
352 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780330515313
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The peaceful life of a village in Wiltshire is suddenly shattered by a disaster which strikes without reason or explanation, leaving behind it a trail of misery and horror. A yawning, bottomless crack spreads through the earth, out of which creeps...
Community Reviews Summary of 552 reviews
Moods
tense 78%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 34%
sad 12%
challenging 9%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
lighthearted 4%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 45%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 84% | A mix: 10% | Character: 2% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 71% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape, Child deathModerate
Animal death, Homophobia, PedophiliaMinor
Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity