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278 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571228522
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The year is 2021. No child has been born for a quarter of a century. The human race faces extinction. Under the despotic rule of Xan Lyppiatt, Warden of England, the old are despairing, the young beautiful but cruel.
Community Reviews Summary of 3,827 reviews
Moods
tense 54%
reflective 45%
emotional 35%
sad 32%
adventurous 30%
challenging 22%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Death, InfertilityModerate
Murder, Child death, Miscarriage
278 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571228522
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The year is 2021. No child has been born for a quarter of a century. The human race faces extinction. Under the despotic rule of Xan Lyppiatt, Warden of England, the old are despairing, the young beautiful but cruel.
Community Reviews Summary of 3,827 reviews
Moods
tense 54%
reflective 45%
emotional 35%
sad 32%
adventurous 30%
challenging 22%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Blood, Death, InfertilityModerate
Murder, Child death, Miscarriage