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
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Total Points: 589
Since this book was first published in 1951, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 589.0.
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