The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham

The Day of the Triffids

John Wyndham

256 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics horror science fiction dark tense medium-paced

Description

A stunning new clothbound edition of one of the most famous science-fiction novels of the twentieth century, designed by the acclaimed Coralie-Bickford Smith. When Bill Masen wakes up blindfolded in hospital there is a bitter irony in his situatio...

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Moods

adventurous 66%
dark 65%
tense 53%
mysterious 39%
reflective 37%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
hopeful 14%
sad 13%
inspiring 4%
funny 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 21%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 35% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 2%

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3.84

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