Perennial Classics: Alas, Babylon (Hardcover)

from TimothyBurke

A famously memorable read, probably the only post-apocalyptic nuclear-war novel that could classify as a pleasant beach-read. That's partly because this is the only nuclear-war novel that I can think of where arguably the protagonists are better off after the war than before it. The community at ...

from Bcteagirl

I enjoyed this book. As far as dystopian books go, I think it would be a good introduction to the genre for the type of person who is interested in dystopian/post apocalyptic books, but is worried about them being to dark, gory, or full of man eating zombies. This book is none of the above. Skimm...

from BeckyJG

On The Day, as it will come to be known in the small Florida community of Fort Repose, the worst Cold War fears of adults and schoolchildren, civilians and military and politicians, alike will be realized. As tensions rise in the Middle East, one mistake--possibly human error, possibly equipment ...

from crazybatcow

You can tell it was written in the 50's. The sexism and stereotypes are present but only minorly obtrusive. More concerning is the naivete (of the author, and of the main character). There was no real societal violence depicted in the story: which may have been realistic in the culture the author...

from rbergman

"Alas, Babylon" by Pat Frank is a post apocalyptic novel due to a nuclear holocaust. It takes place in the middle of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. The threat of nuclear warfare is carried out as overnight millions of lives are lost as the Soviet Union destroys most ...