num_pages: 220
description: The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city--intellectually, technologically &amp; militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty &amp; end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed. A golden age began. But at what cost? With the advent of peace, humanity ceases to strive for creative greatness &amp; a malaise settles over humanity. To those who resist, it becomes evident that the Overlords have an agenda of their own. As civilization approaches the crossroads, will the Overlords spell the end for humankind or a beginning?
language: English
title: Childhood's End
titlecomplete: Childhood's End
characters: Karellen, Jan Rodricks, Rikki Stormgren
genres: Classics, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Aliens, Dystopia, Novels, Science Fiction Fantasy, Audiobook, Fiction, Science Fiction
ratings_count: 154841
awards: awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: Retro Hugo Award
category: Best Novel
publisher: Ballantine Books