Science fiction · Classics
Childhood's End
Huge alien ships appear over every major city and the mysterious Overlords bring an age of peace to Earth, while refusing to show themselves. Humanity must decide what it costs to let someone else steer.
- First published
- 1953
- Pace
- medium
- Length
- short
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like quiet, awe-struck science fiction about humanity's destiny.
Skip this if you want continuous plot and one central hero, as the story jumps across generations.
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