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This was a great book. At nearly 400 pages.. it FLEW by. The story picks up right before a nuclear war btwn the US and Russia (which drags in the rest of the world as well). A band of people is thrown together on a triamaran (sp?) and tries to sale away from the devestation in the US--but the war (and its aftermath, radiation, starvation, savagery) follows them.
While the start of the book is 'anti-war' and 'anti-nuke' ish... once the war gets going the book takes off. Great character development and an interesting way to tell the story--sailing on the ocean/along the shores. (sometimes somewhat dated both with the story and attitudes btwn the sexes--but not bad--much of it could be written for today). The relationship btwn the two main characters is a bit gone with the wind-ish (read melodrama)... but all the character's struggle to not just survive but also find a way to make a new life for themselves was great and gripping.
I tore through this book and highly recommend it... Reminds me of Malevil and Warday--both of which were great books as well. If you're a PA fan this is a must read.
While the start of the book is 'anti-war' and 'anti-nuke' ish... once the war gets going the book takes off. Great character development and an interesting way to tell the story--sailing on the ocean/along the shores. (sometimes somewhat dated both with the story and attitudes btwn the sexes--but not bad--much of it could be written for today). The relationship btwn the two main characters is a bit gone with the wind-ish (read melodrama)... but all the character's struggle to not just survive but also find a way to make a new life for themselves was great and gripping.
I tore through this book and highly recommend it... Reminds me of Malevil and Warday--both of which were great books as well. If you're a PA fan this is a must read.
