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352 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922268327
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing Company
Publication date: 10 November 2020
Description
Set in Melbourne following a catastrophic war in the northern hemisphere, Nevil Shute's classic is the story of a handful of survivors in the terrifying aftermath of nuclear apocalypse. First published in 1957--and famously adapted for the screen ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,684 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
emotional 68%
reflective 55%
challenging 22%
tense 19%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Death, Suicide, AlcoholismModerate
Car accident, Vomit, Chronic illnessMinor
Racism, War352 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781922268327
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Text Publishing Company
Publication date: 10 November 2020
Description
Set in Melbourne following a catastrophic war in the northern hemisphere, Nevil Shute's classic is the story of a handful of survivors in the terrifying aftermath of nuclear apocalypse. First published in 1957--and famously adapted for the screen ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,684 reviews
Moods
dark 71%
emotional 68%
reflective 55%
challenging 22%
tense 19%
adventurous 13%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 3%
funny 2%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, AlcoholismModerate
Car accident, Vomit, Chronic illnessMinor
Racism, War