A review by britineurope
The Death of Grass by John Christopher

4.0

This book was a fine example of post-apocalyptic literature. The premise seemed original and despite the plot being given away in the synopsis, still unfolds beautifully. It offers some fantastic chances for insight into human psychology in a time of crisis and there were some brilliant role-reversals throughout, constantly kept the reader guessing as to whether they would find salvation, and more importantly who would still be left to find salvation. The ending was surprising, in one way or another and the family narrative that framed the novel formed a really lovely cohesive device the entire way through. I could quite easily have given this 5 stars but to my own taste it was a little brief. Otherwise left the reader asking all the right questions, undoubtedly the sign of a great post-apocalyptic novel.