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220 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141033013
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 18 August 2008
Description
In the sleepy English village of Midwich, a mysterious silver object appears and all the inhabitants fall unconscious. A day later the object is gone and everyone awakens unharmed - except that all the women in the village are discovered to be pre...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,448 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
tense 46%
reflective 31%
challenging 19%
adventurous 17%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 25% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pregnancy, Child death, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
War, Racism, Sexual violence
220 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141033013
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 18 August 2008
Description
In the sleepy English village of Midwich, a mysterious silver object appears and all the inhabitants fall unconscious. A day later the object is gone and everyone awakens unharmed - except that all the women in the village are discovered to be pre...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,448 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
tense 46%
reflective 31%
challenging 19%
adventurous 17%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 25% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pregnancy, Child death, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
War, Racism, Sexual violence