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A review by mcj_writer96
Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
3.0
Alas Babylon is one of the first stories that poses the question of what society would be like after a war between the US and USSR got hot. Information about what such a society, and the aftermath of what the war would be like, has grown since the publishing of the book and some of this book’s optimistic views about life after the War seems a bit outdated.
Some of the language present is a bit unpleasant. But Frank did consider himself progressive and the main character argues for civil rights.
A neat tale that isn’t very long and has never had any major adaptation (besides a 60’s TV play), so if you want to know the story, you’ll have to read it.
Some of the language present is a bit unpleasant. But Frank did consider himself progressive and the main character argues for civil rights.
A neat tale that isn’t very long and has never had any major adaptation (besides a 60’s TV play), so if you want to know the story, you’ll have to read it.