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mbenzz's review against another edition
3.0
It was ok, but extremely slow-going. The main character isn't super likable (he reminded me a lot of Sheldon Cooper), and the ending was extremely depressing. Overall a decent, if dated, read.
fjerda's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book reads beautiful as a dystopia from the cold war. Misery is the name of the game and mankind are the only players. Would certainly recommend if you fancy a short spell of cosmic hopelessness.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Vomit, Death, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Suicide, Confinement, and War
jmoses's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting (and depressing) look at what global nuclear war could bring. It definitely feels like a cold war piece, but it's much more depressing than they normally are.
It's good, and I like it a bunch, but it was depressing. Did I mention that it was kind of depressing? It was.
It's good, and I like it a bunch, but it was depressing. Did I mention that it was kind of depressing? It was.
dee9401's review against another edition
5.0
Much better than On the Beach, by Nevil Shute. You feel for the narrator, see through their eyes, and weep for their soul. Wow. Well worth the short read.
rschmidt7's review against another edition
5.0
Powerful and disturbing. An interesting product of its time and a must read for anyone interested in the Cold War.
onesunnysunday's review against another edition
4.0
This book, although dated, gives a very clear warning to the ideas of the time period. The writing I had a problem with, mostly because it was very technical. The technical, monotone writing took away from the experience for me, but I realize that the way it was written was meant to portray the narrator as emotionless.
The entire story is poignant, ironic, and moving. Most of all, it carries the unforgettable message to stop the insanity of nuclear war preparation and nuclear stockpiling before it's too late. A good but slightly boring read.
The entire story is poignant, ironic, and moving. Most of all, it carries the unforgettable message to stop the insanity of nuclear war preparation and nuclear stockpiling before it's too late. A good but slightly boring read.
lyrrael's review against another edition
2.0
Reads like an old school utopia novel -- the kind that's more explaining what the utopia's going to be like, rather than the kind with a... y'no, plot.
jrofrano's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
olivas512's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0