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320 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241349076
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 27 September 2018
Description
The funny and moving story of the apocalypse - as seen from one small village in England'I loved this book, by turns funny and tragic ... It moves between abject despair and good old-fashioned British stoicism with ease. Magical' Jeff Noon, Specta...
Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
dark 45%
emotional 42%
funny 37%
tense 37%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 17%
challenging 12%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 67% | Character: 18% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17%Average rating
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Graphic
ClassismModerate
Colonisation, War, Death320 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241349076
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 27 September 2018
Description
The funny and moving story of the apocalypse - as seen from one small village in England'I loved this book, by turns funny and tragic ... It moves between abject despair and good old-fashioned British stoicism with ease. Magical' Jeff Noon, Specta...
Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
dark 45%
emotional 42%
funny 37%
tense 37%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 17%
challenging 12%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 67% | Character: 18% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ClassismModerate
Colonisation, War, Death