The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham

The Day of the Triffids

John Wyndham

256 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction classics horror science fiction dark tense medium-paced
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The classic postapocalyptic thriller with “all the reality of a vividly realized nightmare” (The Times, London). Triffids are odd, interesting little plants that grow in everyone’s garden. Triffids are no more than mere curiosities—until an event ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,996 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
adventurous 65%
tense 51%
mysterious 38%
reflective 38%
hopeful 18%
emotional 16%
sad 16%
challenging 15%
inspiring 4%
funny 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 39% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 49% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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