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Pixellle In addition to Revolution, there was a very good post-apocalyptic 2006 TV series called "Jericho." It's about the people of a small town in Kansas, in…moreIn addition to Revolution, there was a very good post-apocalyptic 2006 TV series called "Jericho." It's about the people of a small town in Kansas, in the aftermath of a limited nuclear attack on 23 major cities in the contiguous United States. They are totally cut off, and struggle to produce electricity, heat, food, shelter and medical care, and to deal with refugees. I thought it was a great mix of interesting characters and ideas, very well written. I recommend it.(less)

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Does anyone know the author of "testament"? I see it is along the same vein as One Second After but can't seem to find it.

Bobby It was a three page short story entitled "The Last Testament" written by Carol Amen. Great movie starring Jane Alexander!…moreIt was a three page short story entitled "The Last Testament" written by Carol Amen. Great movie starring Jane Alexander!(less)

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What are the political leaning of this book? I noticed the Foreword was written by Newt Gingrich..that gives me pause.

Jeff Go As a strong conservative, I can state that this book does have some patriotic rah-rah in it. It also mentions how many of those who sit in their glass…moreAs a strong conservative, I can state that this book does have some patriotic rah-rah in it. It also mentions how many of those who sit in their glass houses, such as professors and other liberal types, will be lost because they aren't prepared for a society that doesn't give them everything. But besides those two points, the book is NOT politically leaning one way or the other.

So, if you don't think the USA is one of the greatest and don't like patriotism, then perhaps this particular post-apocalyptic book isn't for you. But you should probably find a book that does challenge you to look at yourself and our society and what *might* happen if global and national communications go down and stuff stopped working.(less)

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This is one of my very favorites! It really makes you think and I love the characters.

Victoria M Morton So do I! This is the BEST, most engrossing book I've read in a long time. I don't understand the nitpickers who complain about little things and criti…moreSo do I! This is the BEST, most engrossing book I've read in a long time. I don't understand the nitpickers who complain about little things and criticize the writer! I guess those who can't write become critics. Too bad, they got so busy complaining they missed reading a truly awesome book!
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Has any serious novel ever contained a worse first sentence than "John Matherson lifted the plastic bag off the counter"?