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The Day of the Triffids

John Wyndham's classic science fiction novel explores the aftermath of a global catastrophe that leaves the world's population blind, while a species of previously unknown, carnivorous plants, known as triffids, pose a deadly threat to the remaining sighted survivors. more

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John Wyndham
John Wyndham

John Wyndham was an English science fiction writer known for his novels that often explore social and environmental issues. His works are renowned for their unique imagination and profound insights. more

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