The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
In this post-apocalyptic novel, the majority of the world's population is blinded by a comet shower, leaving society vulnerable to the Triffids - venomous, mobile plants that were previously farmed for their oil. The protagonist, who retains his sight after being hospitalized during the comet shower, must navigate this new world, dealing with the Triffids and the desperate remnants of humanity. The novel explores themes of survival, adaptation, and the inherent fragility of civilization.
The 602nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 64,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 55th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 120th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (David Pringle)
- 100 Main Fantasy and Science-Fiction Books (www.mirf.ru (Russian))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)
- The Best Classics (The Times)