Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
"Alas, Babylon" is a post-apocalyptic novel set during the height of the Cold War. The story follows the residents of a small town in Florida as they struggle to survive after a nuclear attack devastates the United States. With limited resources and the breakdown of society, the townspeople must come together and rely on their ingenuity and resilience to rebuild their lives and create a new community in the aftermath of destruction.
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- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 323
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.8)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 138th on Top 200 Science Fiction Books (Pre-2000) (Sci-Fi Lists)
- 2064th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (David Pringle)