Earth Abides
Recommended by Ben Shapiro, and 1 others. See all reviewsRanked #22 in Pandemic, Ranked #29 in End Of The World — see more rankings.
First published in 1949 and a winner of the inaugural International Fantasy Award in 1951, Earth Abides went on to become one of the most influential science-fiction novels of the twentieth century. It remains a fresh, provocative story of apocalyptic pandemic, societal collapse, and rebirth.
The cabin had always been a special retreat for Isherwood Williams, a haven from the demands of society. But one day while hiking, Ish was bitten by a rattlesnake, and the solitude he had so desired took on dire new significance. He was sick for days—and often delirious—waking... more
The cabin had always been a special retreat for Isherwood Williams, a haven from the demands of society. But one day while hiking, Ish was bitten by a rattlesnake, and the solitude he had so desired took on dire new significance. He was sick for days—and often delirious—waking... more
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Ben Shapiro A very depressing, but good book. (Source)
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- #30 in Post-Apocalyptic
- #36 in Virus
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