Dystopian · Science fiction · Thriller
The Children of Men
In 2021 Britain, humanity has been infertile for twenty-five years, and an authoritarian ruler governs a dying society. Theo, an Oxford historian, is drawn into a small group of dissidents.
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- First published
- 1992
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 351
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like quiet, bleak dystopias that focus on society and meaning.
Skip this if you expect the pace and action of the film adaptation.
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- What is The Children of Men about?
- In 2021 Britain, humanity has been infertile for twenty-five years, and an authoritarian ruler governs a dying society. Theo, an Oxford historian, is drawn into a small group of dissidents.
- Who should read The Children of Men?
- Read it if you like quiet, bleak dystopias that focus on society and meaning. Skip it if you expect the pace and action of the film adaptation.
- How long and how fast is The Children of Men?
- It is a medium-paced, medium read of about 351 pages, first published in 1992.
- Does The Children of Men have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, Suicide.
- Can I borrow The Children of Men for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Children of Men; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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