The Day of the Triffids
by John Wyndham
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 58.9K reader ratings. First published in 1951. The book spans 228 pages.
About The Day of the Triffids
In 1951 John Wyndham published his novel The Day of the Triffids to moderate acclaim. Fifty-two years later, this horrifying story is a science fiction classic, touted by The Times (London) as having “all the reality of a vividly realized nightmare.”Bill Masen, bandages over his wounded eyes, misses the most spectacular meteorite shower England has ever seen. Removing his bandages the next morning, he finds masses of sightless people wandering the city. He soon meets Josella, another lucky person who has retained her sight, and together they leave the city, aware that the safe, familiar world they knew a mere twenty-four hours before is gone forever.But to survive in this post-apocalyptic world, one must survive the Triffids, strange plants that years before began appearing all over the world. The Triffids can grow to over seven feet tall, pull their roots from the ground to walk, and kill a man with one quick lash of their poisonous stingers. With society in shambles, they are now poised to prey on humankind. Wyndham chillingly anticipates bio-warfare and mass destruction, fifty years before their realization, in this prescient account of Cold War paranoia.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Wyndham |
| Published | 1951 |
| Pages | 228 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Horror, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 58,945 |
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What genre is The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Horror. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Day of the Triffids worth reading?
Based on 58.9K reader ratings, The Day of the Triffids has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids has 228 pages.
Who wrote The Day of the Triffids?
The Day of the Triffids was written by John Wyndham. It was first published in 1951.
What is the ISBN for The Day of the Triffids?
The ISBN-13 for The Day of the Triffids is 9780812967130.0.
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