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 2515 reviews
Moods
dark 51%
reflective 42%
tense 41%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 21%
challenging 19%
emotional 17%
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
187 pages | first published 1955
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ISBN/UID: 0141181478
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: 03 February 2000
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
187 pages | first published 1955
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 0141181478
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: 03 February 2000
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 2515 reviews
Moods
dark 51%
reflective 42%
tense 41%
mysterious 37%
hopeful 21%
challenging 19%
emotional 17%
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