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216 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151172054
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & World
Publication date: 01 August 1953
Description
The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city - intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,030 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
adventurous 38%
challenging 36%
dark 29%
sad 24%
emotional 17%
tense 14%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 8%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 81% | A mix: 16% | Character: 1%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Racial slurs, DeathModerate
Child deathMinor
Racism, Sexism, Misogyny216 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780151172054
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & World
Publication date: 01 August 1953
Description
The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city - intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,030 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
adventurous 38%
challenging 36%
dark 29%
sad 24%
emotional 17%
tense 14%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 8%
informative 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 81% | A mix: 16% | Character: 1%Strong character development?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Racial slurs, DeathModerate
Child deathMinor
Racism, Sexism, Misogyny