A review by erikabrink
The Children of Men by P.D. James

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Slower first half, but picks up dramatically. Super interesting premise and character development (or lack thereof). An ending a bit like a gut punch with an insidious, less-than-optimistic undertone.