The Road
question
Books that are based on Post-Nuclear settings
Gautam Arjun
Dec 05, 2016 08:39PM
I'm looking for books that are set in a post-nuclear setting. I'm a big fan of the Fallout videogame series and am looking for books that explore a similar setting - I would be grateful for any recommendations
There's a book called "Alas, Babylon" that I read a few weeks ago that actually made me think of Fallout. It's set in the 1950s and describes life just before, during, then a year after a nuke attack on the US (Florida). While it doesn't really get into the crazy mutants and mission stuff that Fallout does, it reminds me more of the "golly gee" parts of Fallout that center around that 1950s aesthetic.
Another book I just re-read after reading it a few years back in highschool is called "The Chrysalids" and talks about a village that exists a few hundred years after a global nuclear war. The inhabitants of this village (and the neighboring areas) are not tolerant of mutations, and this is the story of some kids growing up and realizing that they have a secret mutation that is going to get them in trouble. It follows them over the course of about 10 years, and has some Fallout style themes of mutants, religious cult stuff, and is pretty fast-paced and interesting.
Those are both relatively short reads too. There's a third book called "One Second After" which attempts to describe a true-life "what would it be like" story of a town after an EMP strike (not nuclear) disables the entire USA. It's kind of like Walking Dead, but without the Zombies.
Another book I just re-read after reading it a few years back in highschool is called "The Chrysalids" and talks about a village that exists a few hundred years after a global nuclear war. The inhabitants of this village (and the neighboring areas) are not tolerant of mutations, and this is the story of some kids growing up and realizing that they have a secret mutation that is going to get them in trouble. It follows them over the course of about 10 years, and has some Fallout style themes of mutants, religious cult stuff, and is pretty fast-paced and interesting.
Those are both relatively short reads too. There's a third book called "One Second After" which attempts to describe a true-life "what would it be like" story of a town after an EMP strike (not nuclear) disables the entire USA. It's kind of like Walking Dead, but without the Zombies.
Z for Zachariah
A movie that was loosely based on the book came out a few years ago. I read this book in middle school decades ago, but its a favorite.
A movie that was loosely based on the book came out a few years ago. I read this book in middle school decades ago, but its a favorite.
The Chrysalids was written by Wyndham, he's known for the Midwich Cockoos, but he's nothing special imo.
Earth Abides maybe, Canticle for Leibowitz for sure, and there's the whole thing that inspired Fallout, A boy and his dog, but again, I really really dislike Ellison. I liked The Postman by Brin, fortunately hundred times better than the movie.
Earth Abides maybe, Canticle for Leibowitz for sure, and there's the whole thing that inspired Fallout, A boy and his dog, but again, I really really dislike Ellison. I liked The Postman by Brin, fortunately hundred times better than the movie.
all discussions on this book
|
post a new topic
The Road (other topics)
Books mentioned in this topic
Z for Zachariah (other topics)The Road (other topics)
Nov 25, 2017 03:38PM · flag