The White Plague by Frank Herbert

The White Plague

Frank Herbert

629 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging dark slow-paced
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What if women were an endangered species? It begins in Ireland, but soon spreads throughout the entire world: a virulent new disease expressly designed to target only women. As fully half of the human race dies off at a frightening pace and life o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 331 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 72%
mysterious 63%
reflective 45%
challenging 36%
sad 27%
adventurous 18%
emotional 9%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 44% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.4

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