The Long Afternoon of Earth by Brian W. Aldiss

The Long Afternoon of Earth

Brian W. Aldiss

192 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous slow-paced
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The Sun Is Going Nova...

And in the boughs of the huge banyan tree that covers one face of the Earth, millions of years hence, the last remnant of humanity battle for survival with huge carnivorous plants and grotesque insect life...

Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
mysterious 66%
dark 44%
challenging 22%
tense 22%
hopeful 11%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.3

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