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220 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345299116
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 January 1957
Description
In the sleepy English village of Midwich, a mysterious silver object appears and all the inhabitants fall unconscious. A day later the object is gone and everyone awakens unharmed—except that all the women in the village are discovered to be preg...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,450 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
tense 46%
reflective 31%
challenging 19%
adventurous 17%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 25% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pregnancy, Child death, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
War, Racism, Sexual violence
220 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345299116
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 01 January 1957
Description
In the sleepy English village of Midwich, a mysterious silver object appears and all the inhabitants fall unconscious. A day later the object is gone and everyone awakens unharmed—except that all the women in the village are discovered to be preg...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,450 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
tense 46%
reflective 31%
challenging 19%
adventurous 17%
emotional 5%
sad 5%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | A mix: 25% | Character: 4%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pregnancy, Child death, DeathModerate
Misogyny, Suicide, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
War, Racism, Sexual violence