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A review by whatellisreadnext
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I finally read one of the OG apocalyptic novels, and I definitely wasn't disappointed. We follow Bill Mason as he takes off his bandages after an eye injury, to find that pretty much everyone else is blind. Oh, and the giant plants they've kept captured for food resources are revolting and killing people.
Doesn't that sound wild?! Well, it somehow was and wasn't at the same time. Yes, it kept me captivated, but my weird lil heart wanted more craziness. Saying that for a 1951 release, this was probably as weird at they came, so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. Plus, like the Chrysalids, it was hilariously matter of fact and very british.
I'm already eying up The Midwich Cuckoo's on my TBR. There's something weirdly cosy about Wyndham's books even though they are contextually stressful.
Doesn't that sound wild?! Well, it somehow was and wasn't at the same time. Yes, it kept me captivated, but my weird lil heart wanted more craziness. Saying that for a 1951 release, this was probably as weird at they came, so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. Plus, like the Chrysalids, it was hilariously matter of fact and very british.
I'm already eying up The Midwich Cuckoo's on my TBR. There's something weirdly cosy about Wyndham's books even though they are contextually stressful.