A review by pallow
On the Beach by Nevil Shute

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

bit slow at parts, but once you get to know the characters it’s surprisingly riveting given shute’s matter-of-fact writing style. found myself crying in an odd sort of way