2 hours, 51 minutes • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846071515
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: BBC Physical Audio
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1951 John Wyndham published his novel The Day of the Triffids to moderate acclaim. Fifty-two years later, this horrifying story is a science fiction classic, touted by The Times (London) as having “all the reality of a vividly realized nightmar...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,801 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
tense 52%
mysterious 39%
reflective 39%
hopeful 17%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 4%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 35% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Death, SuicideModerate
Violence, Child death, Physical abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Gun violence, Rape2 hours, 51 minutes • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781846071515
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: BBC Physical Audio
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1951 John Wyndham published his novel The Day of the Triffids to moderate acclaim. Fifty-two years later, this horrifying story is a science fiction classic, touted by The Times (London) as having “all the reality of a vividly realized nightmar...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,801 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
tense 52%
mysterious 39%
reflective 39%
hopeful 17%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 4%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 35% | Character: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Death, SuicideModerate
Violence, Child death, Physical abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Gun violence, Rape