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This is quite frankly one of my favourite books ever. Although written a fair while ago it stands the test of time as an excellent post apocalyptic novel. I first encountered this novel whilst at school (many, many years ago) and have loved it ever since.
The premise of the population being blinded and the rise of the Triffids is an excellent allegory of man's position in nature. It is an eminently readable book and an enjoyable story. Bill Mason is likeable as the main protagonist and narrator ...more
The premise of the population being blinded and the rise of the Triffids is an excellent allegory of man's position in nature. It is an eminently readable book and an enjoyable story. Bill Mason is likeable as the main protagonist and narrator ...more
Mar 18, 2011
Edward H. Busse, III
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it was amazing
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NO SPOILERS: This was a great story - I loved the premise and the characters. The story wasn't overly melodramatic and it moved well for a story that was written in 1951. Mr. Wyndham treated the scenery very accurately and his writing was excellent. He portrays a very believable landscape throughout the entire story and blends the characters relationship with the scenery expertly. I really liked this book - an added bonus was that I learned a great deal from the story.
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Dec 18, 2015
Matt
marked it as to-read
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