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Reading suggestions- Post apocalyptic
18 Jul 2014 10:44 - 18 Jul 2014 10:51 #182482
by edulis
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I am going on a two week vacation and need something to read. I am in the mood for a good (ie not 'prepper') post-apocalyptic novels. I enjoyed Marget Atwoods Oryx and Crake and Year of the Flood and Paolo Bacigalupi's Wind-up Girl and Drown Cities.
Any suggestions? Or really any Fiction suggestions?
Any suggestions? Or really any Fiction suggestions?
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18 Jul 2014 11:22 #182486
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The Road
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18 Jul 2014 11:25 #182487
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THE HANDMAID'S TALE seems more topical than ever, and you are a fan of Atwood. Probably worth a(nother) look.
The best post-apocalyptic book ever written is THE ROAD by Cormac McCarthy.
The best post-apocalyptic book ever written is THE ROAD by Cormac McCarthy.
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18 Jul 2014 11:33 #182488
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The Stand
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18 Jul 2014 11:51 #182491
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If a zombie apocalypse works, get Day by Day Armageddon by J.L. Bourne. It's awesome.
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18 Jul 2014 12:00 #182492
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The Road is excellent.
I'd also recommend Wool.
I'd also recommend Wool.
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18 Jul 2014 12:43 #182498
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I liked Brian Keene's The Conqueror Worms. It has an unusual apocalypse (it starts raining, and never stops) with a little supernatural horror sprinkled in.
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18 Jul 2014 12:43 #182499
by edulis
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Thanks for the suggestions-
I've read The Stand,also read the The Road, the story was dark and depressing, but kept me writing and was well-written, but what's with Cormac McCarthy not using quotation marks? Bothers me.
Rereading Handmaids Tale might be a good idea. I also just saw that there is a third book in the oryx and crake tale!
Charlest- I really liked Wool.
Have not read Day by Day Armageddon, I'll take a look.
I've read The Stand,also read the The Road, the story was dark and depressing, but kept me writing and was well-written, but what's with Cormac McCarthy not using quotation marks? Bothers me.
Rereading Handmaids Tale might be a good idea. I also just saw that there is a third book in the oryx and crake tale!
Charlest- I really liked Wool.
Have not read Day by Day Armageddon, I'll take a look.
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18 Jul 2014 13:05 #182501
by Ochobee
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A Canticle for Leibowitz is worth a read if you haven't already.
Farnham's Freehold isn't bad if you are a fan of Heinlein, though from my experience it is one of the more polarizing books he wrote.
Farnham's Freehold isn't bad if you are a fan of Heinlein, though from my experience it is one of the more polarizing books he wrote.
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18 Jul 2014 13:14 #182502
by jeb
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He has put a lot of thought into it , actually.edulis wrote: but what's with Cormac McCarthy not using quotation marks? Bothers me.
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18 Jul 2014 13:22 #182503
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I thought that book was awful. I threw it away before I even finished it. Will never waste my time with that author again.
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SebastianBludd wrote: I liked Brian Keene's The Conqueror Worms. It has an unusual apocalypse (it starts raining, and never stops) with a little supernatural horror sprinkled in.
I thought that book was awful. I threw it away before I even finished it. Will never waste my time with that author again.
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18 Jul 2014 13:38 #182505
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So, what - 3 stars, Mad Dog?
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18 Jul 2014 13:48 #182506
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I'll give it a weak 7.
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Ska_baron wrote: So, what - 3 stars, Mad Dog?
I'll give it a weak 7.
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18 Jul 2014 15:00 #182512
by ThirstyMan
Not trying to hijack just a quick question.
Is it worth reading James Joyce? What about Ulysses?
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jeb wrote:
He has put a lot of thought into it , actually.edulis wrote: but what's with Cormac McCarthy not using quotation marks? Bothers me.
Not trying to hijack just a quick question.
Is it worth reading James Joyce? What about Ulysses?
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18 Jul 2014 15:05 #182514
by RobertB
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Nevil Shute's On The Beach, is good, if you're up for your recommended daily requirement of 'bleak'.
If you're wanting something a little more upbeat, Niven and Pournelle's Lucifer's Hammer is good, if a bit long.
I liked John Barnes' Mother of Storms. Hurricane-flavored end-of-the=world.
If you're wanting something a little more upbeat, Niven and Pournelle's Lucifer's Hammer is good, if a bit long.
I liked John Barnes' Mother of Storms. Hurricane-flavored end-of-the=world.
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