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256 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143566533
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 29 August 2011
Description
Bill Masen, bandages over his wounded eyes, misses the most spectacular meteorite shower England has ever seen. Removing his bandages the next morning, he finds masses of sightless people wandering the city. He soon meets Josella, another lucky pe...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,004 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
tense 51%
mysterious 38%
reflective 38%
hopeful 18%
emotional 16%
sad 16%
challenging 15%
inspiring 4%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 39% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, AbleismModerate
Child death, Violence, Physical abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Gun violence, Rape
256 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143566533
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 29 August 2011
Description
Bill Masen, bandages over his wounded eyes, misses the most spectacular meteorite shower England has ever seen. Removing his bandages the next morning, he finds masses of sightless people wandering the city. He soon meets Josella, another lucky pe...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,004 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
tense 51%
mysterious 38%
reflective 38%
hopeful 18%
emotional 16%
sad 16%
challenging 15%
inspiring 4%
funny 3%
informative 2%
Pace
fast 20%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 48% | A mix: 39% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, AbleismModerate
Child death, Violence, Physical abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Gun violence, Rape