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This is a classic science fiction novel about plants that are taking command of the world and comets or satellites that are causing people to go blind. It was innovative and exciting, and I think that any fan of either horror or science fiction would love it. I am a fan of neither genre but certainly found this one unique and more enjoyable than expected.
I will say that in my opinion the "world has gone blind" storyline was better don in Jose Saramago's book Blindness. However, I have to wonder ...more
I will say that in my opinion the "world has gone blind" storyline was better don in Jose Saramago's book Blindness. However, I have to wonder ...more
Feb 15, 2017
Lynn L
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it was amazing
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Crazy, but I really liked this book. I'm glad I listened to this one.
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Excellent dystopia, and I read it soon after my first visit to London and the English countryside. After trudging down Whitehall one day (and getting trapped on the wrong side of a parade), I could actually relate to his description of Whitehall in the book, the normal crowds, and so forth.
And I think the weeds in my garden may start creeping me out.
And I think the weeds in my garden may start creeping me out.
This classic post-apocalyptic or dystopian novel set in England post WWII finds man at the mercy of aggressive plants. There are satellites in space and the possibility of biological and radiation warfare from space. The biologist, Bill Mason has been in the hospital with bandages over his eyes after a poisonous encounter with the triffids that are being raised for oil. He feels like he is the only one who is missing out on the light show from the comet outside his hospital window. In the mornin
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The tiffids weren't really as prominent as I thought they would be. The sexism is about what you'd expects from a 1950s sci-fi novel written by a man.
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Apr 05, 2011
Nanosynergy
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Jun 09, 2017
Diane
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really liked it
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Oct 24, 2012
Cora
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really liked it
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May 14, 2014
Michelle
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Dec 22, 2014
Sara
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Dec 05, 2017
Kai Coates
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Jan 13, 2018
Sorobai
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Feb 19, 2018
Sabrina
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