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224 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140014402
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 05 January 1960
Description
In the sleepy English village of Midwich, a mysterious silver object appears and all the inhabitants fall unconscious. A day later the object is gone and everyone awakens unharmed—except that all the women in the village are discovered to be pregn...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,463 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
tense 46%
reflective 31%
challenging 19%
adventurous 17%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
funny 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 69% | A mix: 25% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pregnancy, Child death, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
War, Racism, Sexual violence224 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140014402
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date: 05 January 1960
Description
In the sleepy English village of Midwich, a mysterious silver object appears and all the inhabitants fall unconscious. A day later the object is gone and everyone awakens unharmed—except that all the women in the village are discovered to be pregn...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,463 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
tense 46%
reflective 31%
challenging 19%
adventurous 17%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
funny 3%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 69% | A mix: 25% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pregnancy, Child death, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
War, Racism, Sexual violence