The Day of the Triffids - John Wyndham
Recommended for ages 13-adult. Not recommended for kids who are afraid of giant human eating plants.
Wyndham's classic novel has been studied by kids at school for the last 50-odd years because of its fast-moving plot and semi-realistic series of events (as far as science fiction can go). The Day of the Triffids explores what happens to the earth when 99.9% of its inhabitants are left blind by a spectacular comet show. As if recognising the limitations of the storyline, Wyndham then adds the crucial element. What if 99.9% of the world turns blind, and then giant carnivorous plants take over, using what little intelligence they have to surround and attack the surviving humans?
Although discredited by a C-grade movie version, I really enjoyed the quick action and thought-provoking drama of The Day of the Triffids.
Best recommended for sci-fi lovers and kids over 13 because of the moral and philosophical questions surrounding the care of the blind.
Wyndham's classic novel has been studied by kids at school for the last 50-odd years because of its fast-moving plot and semi-realistic series of events (as far as science fiction can go). The Day of the Triffids explores what happens to the earth when 99.9% of its inhabitants are left blind by a spectacular comet show. As if recognising the limitations of the storyline, Wyndham then adds the crucial element. What if 99.9% of the world turns blind, and then giant carnivorous plants take over, using what little intelligence they have to surround and attack the surviving humans?
Although discredited by a C-grade movie version, I really enjoyed the quick action and thought-provoking drama of The Day of the Triffids.
Best recommended for sci-fi lovers and kids over 13 because of the moral and philosophical questions surrounding the care of the blind.
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