On the Beach by Nevil Shute

On the Beach

Nevil Shute

344 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics science fiction dark emotional sad slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, character-driven narratives exploring human resilience and existential dread in the face of inevitable catastrophe.

Description

After a nuclear World War III has destroyed most of the globe, the few remaining survivors in southern Australia await the radioactive cloud that is heading their way and bringing certain death to everyone in its path. Among them is an American su...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 4,040 reviews

Moods

sad: 84%

dark: 73%

emotional: 67%

reflective: 58%

challenging: 22%

tense: 21%

adventurous: 9%

mysterious: 5%

funny: 3%

hopeful: 3%

informative: 3%

inspiring: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
49% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
49% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

65% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

21% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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