On the Beach
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4.1 • 71 Ratings
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Publisher Description
On the Beach is a post-apocalyptic end-of-the-world novel written by British-Australian author Nevil Shute after he had emigrated to Australia. It was published in 1957.
The story is set in what was then the near future (1963, approximately a year following World War III). The conflict has devastated the northern hemisphere, polluting the atmosphere with nuclear fallout and killing all animal life. While the nuclear bombs were confined to the northern hemisphere, global air currents are slowly carrying the fallout to the southern hemisphere. The only part of the planet still habitable is the far south of the globe, specifically Australia and New Zealand, South Africa, and the southern parts of South America, although all of these areas are slowly succumbing to radiation poisoning as the fallout continues to circulate southwards.
Customer Reviews
A Worthwhile Read
A different take on life in a post apocalyptic world. It wasn't my favorite tale of life at the end of the earth, but that isn't really a knock on the book, it offered an alternate view on how things may be when all hell breaks loose, and for that it's worth a read. The way it portrays what is ultimately most important to the characters is quite compelling. A good read.
A good read.
First book I've read on the iPad. Solid characters. Enjoyed it.
Excellent read!
Read it cover to cover, couldn't put it down. It was well written, very descriptive and certainly one of my favorite books.