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204 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140019865
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1981
Description
Francis Saxover and Diana Brackley, two scientists investigating a rare lichen, discover it has a remarkable property: it retards the aging process. Francis, realising the implications for the world of an ever-youthful, wealthy elite, wants to kee...
Community Reviews Summary of 553 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
challenging 36%
adventurous 27%
tense 24%
dark 21%
emotional 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 13%
informative 13%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 9%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 36% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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Sexism, Misogyny, Death204 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140019865
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 January 1981
Description
Francis Saxover and Diana Brackley, two scientists investigating a rare lichen, discover it has a remarkable property: it retards the aging process. Francis, realising the implications for the world of an ever-youthful, wealthy elite, wants to kee...
Community Reviews Summary of 553 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
challenging 36%
adventurous 27%
tense 24%
dark 21%
emotional 15%
inspiring 15%
funny 13%
informative 13%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 9%
sad 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 36% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Blood, ClassismMinor
Sexism, Misogyny, Death