The Children of Men by P.D. James

The Children of Men

P.D. James

247 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction science fiction dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Set in the future, this book portrays an England where human infertility has spread. By 2021 no babies have been born for 25 years - the aged are being driven to despair and suicide, the final generation are beautiful but violent and cruel and the...

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Moods

dark 78%
tense 54%
reflective 45%
emotional 35%
sad 32%
adventurous 30%
challenging 22%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 43%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 32% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.49

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