On The Beach by Nevil Shute
"On The Beach" is a post-apocalyptic novel that takes place in Australia following a devastating nuclear war. The story follows a group of individuals living in the last remaining city, awaiting their inevitable demise as deadly radiation slowly makes its way towards them. As they confront their mortality, they grapple with the existential dread of living in a world without a future, while also finding solace and connection in their shared experiences.
The 9818th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1957
- Nationality
- Australian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 312
- Words
- 78,903
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 170th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)