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Fiction1906H. G. Wells

In the days of the comet

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roisinreads · 16 Oct 2026, 13:10 UTC

In the days of the comet looks like a change from my usual reading. That is half the appeal of a pool like this.

sinead_murphy · 17 Oct 2026, 02:10 UTC

Roisin, that is what I like about a shortlist. It makes me stop endlessly browsing and actually choose.

caoimhereads · 16 Oct 2026, 17:10 UTC

In the days of the comet is one I am weighing up. Could someone add a spoiler-free note about the opening? That is usually what helps me choose.

oisin.doyle · 17 Oct 2026, 07:10 UTC

Caoimhe, that is a good way of choosing. I tend to match the pick to the evening as well.

orlaoconnor · 16 Oct 2026, 21:10 UTC

For anyone considering In the days of the comet: Keeping this on the list for a quieter evening rather than trying to squeeze it in.