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The Midwich Cuckoos

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Science Fiction Fiction Horror Classics Fantasy

by John Wyndham

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3.93 (10.8K ratings)
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description 220 pages

The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 10.8K reader ratings. First published in 1957. The book spans 220 pages.

About The Midwich Cuckoos

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 pregnant.

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Author John Wyndham
Published 1957
Pages 220
Genres Science Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Classics, Fantasy
Average Rating 3.93 / 5.00
Total Ratings 10,841

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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10.8K ratings
With a rating of 3.93, The Midwich Cuckoos is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.01, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.93
This Book
4.01
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Midwich Cuckoos?

The Midwich Cuckoos is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Midwich Cuckoos worth reading?

Based on 10.8K reader ratings, The Midwich Cuckoos has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Midwich Cuckoos?

The Midwich Cuckoos has 220 pages.

Who wrote The Midwich Cuckoos?

The Midwich Cuckoos was written by John Wyndham. It was first published in 1957.

What is the ISBN for The Midwich Cuckoos?

The ISBN-13 for The Midwich Cuckoos is 9780345299120.0.

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