A review by phoebust
The Children of Men by P.D. James

emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

really liked the writing style but not much else. theo was shallow and unlikeable, and none of the characters besides him showed any depth either. the messages of the book felt hand-fisted and preachy. second-half of the book felt rushed and incredibly predictable.