The Wild Shore by Kim Stanley Robinson

Three Californias

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the story unfolds in a small, isolated Californian village struggling to survive after a devastating nuclear attack has left the United States in ruins. The narrative follows a young protagonist, Hank Fletcher, as he navigates the challenges of a world where remnants of the past clash with the harsh realities of the present. As Hank and his friends encounter outsiders and grapple with the remnants of a once-great nation, they are forced to confront the complexities of rebuilding society and the moral dilemmas that arise in a world striving to reclaim its lost identity.

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