Properties (60)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
graphic novel
audio book |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:David_Gerrold
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:The_Chtorran
gptkb:Chtorr gptkb:Jim_McCarthy Derek Ruth Maggie Cynthia Dr. Hargrove |
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
complex
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
human vs alien
inter-species warfare |
| gptkbp:covers |
gptkb:Michael_Whelan
|
| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced other works
|
| gptkbp:finish |
epic battle
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| gptkbp:followedBy |
A Season of Slaughter
|
| gptkbp:genre |
science fiction
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The War Against the Chtorr
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:H.G._Wells
gptkb:Frank_Herbert |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
human resilience
real-world ecological issues |
| gptkbp:ISBN |
0-312-93280-0
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| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:motif |
survival
|
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person
multiple perspectives |
| gptkbp:pageCount |
400
|
| gptkbp:philosophy |
existentialism
|
| gptkbp:plot |
betrayal
political intrigue redemption human adaptation moral dilemmas alien invasion identity crisis survival strategies fear of the unknown scientific exploration friendship and loyalty loss and grief personal sacrifice hope and despair the nature of humanity cultural clash |
| gptkbp:precededBy |
The Chtorr Trilogy
|
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
1987
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Tor_Books
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
ambiguous ending
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
A Season of Slaughter
|
| gptkbp:series |
gptkb:Chtorr_series
|
| gptkbp:setting |
post-apocalyptic_Earth
alien-infested_Earth |
| gptkbp:style |
satirical
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
nature vs technology
|
| gptkbp:theme |
ecological disaster
|