A review by eayelizabeth
The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

A journalist lens on what the end of civilisation as we know it might be like, and the gradual way in which it could happen. A fascinating and horrific premise, with an unconventionally endearing dynamic between the two main characters. Let’s hope any aliens we may meet aren’t like these.