160 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140234640
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 25 January 1991
Description
After the apocalypse, society is divided into three endlessly warring factions. The Professors and Soldiers maintain what is left of civilization while the superstitious Barbarians constantly attack them. The Barbarians are in turn attacked by the...
Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
reflective 43%
tense 43%
challenging 33%
mysterious 29%
sad 19%
emotional 15%
funny 7%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, AbleismModerate
Domestic abuse, Violence, WarMinor
Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
160 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140234640
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 25 January 1991
Description
After the apocalypse, society is divided into three endlessly warring factions. The Professors and Soldiers maintain what is left of civilization while the superstitious Barbarians constantly attack them. The Barbarians are in turn attacked by the...
Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews
Moods
adventurous 56%
reflective 43%
tense 43%
challenging 33%
mysterious 29%
sad 19%
emotional 15%
funny 7%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 27% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, AbleismModerate
Domestic abuse, Violence, WarMinor
Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt