On the Beach

Nevil Shute
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On the Beach

finminer
5/24/2021
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Outstanding example of 50's Cold War SF, but more as a cautionary apocalypse tale than anti-communist propaganda. As such, it does have a depressing tone, but the characters are interesting and approach the inevitable from their own perspectives. It is somewhat refreshing in that the world doesn't turn violent post-apocalypse. Easy, quick read, highly recommended!