The Children of Men by P. D. James
Set in a dystopian future where mankind has become infertile, the novel centers on a history professor who becomes involved with a group of revolutionaries seeking to overthrow the oppressive government. As the world descends into chaos due to the impending extinction of the human race, a miraculous pregnancy offers a glimmer of hope. The professor must protect the pregnant woman and navigate the dangerous political landscape, while grappling with the implications of a world without children.
The 794th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 240-320
- Words
- 78,903
- Original Language
- English
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- 53rd on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 57th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 124th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 600th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books for Every Kind of Reader (Men's Health)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)