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Science Fiction · DarkA future England with no children being born
Children of Men
by P. D. James
See it on Amazon1992Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
In 2021, humanity has been infertile for twenty-five years, and Theo Faron is drawn into the first pregnancy in a generation. P. D. James’s 1992 novel is a bleak, humane dystopia.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy science fiction built on big ideas, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Dystopia · Infertility · Hope
Screen adaptation
Children of Men (2006)
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