The Death of Grass by John Christopher

The Death of Grass

John Christopher

222 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics dystopian science fiction dark mysterious tense medium-paced
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The Chung-Li virus has devastated Asia, wiping out the rice crop and leaving riots and mass starvation in its wake. The rest of the world looks on with concern, though safe in the expectation that a counter-virus will be developed any day. Then Ch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 674 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 79%
adventurous 46%
challenging 34%
sad 32%
reflective 26%
emotional 18%
hopeful 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 40%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 31% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.69

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