Alas, Babylon

Rating:
Summary: SerianTanks of the Latest Russian Design ...
Review: I was stationed aboard an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean during the fall of 1970 when I first read this book. The current, actual news focused on terrorist activity and mideast skirmishes where Syrian Tanks of the latest Russian design had actually crossed the Jordanian border. My home was/is in Florida and the coincidence of facts in the news and the fiction in the book, made for a lingering and very scary impression. Thank God nukes were not used.

Rating:
Summary: Thought-provoking book,pick up and read again !!
Review: I read this book in high school while in Florida,and it was terrifying,but I had to read and read it again,it was so interesting.Now with possible problems looming with Y2K and power failures,etc,it's a good book to read once more,to help prepare for and deal with loss of electric power,and shortages of everyday items.

Rating:
Summary: This was a fast and interesting read.
Review: I read this book back in high school seven years ago and I found it profoundly interesting. At first it is slow, however; the rest of it was interesting. It depicts a group of survivors learning how to start over. They are total strangers who soon become as close as family. Through their stuggles they become the start of a new beginning for mankind.

Rating:
Summary: Required reading for post-nuclear war books
Review: Several movies were released in the 1980's about the tragic costs of nuclear war. This book is the standard on which movies like "The Day After" and "Testament" were based. Although the nuclear war was less severe than what actually may happen, the story teaches a very important lesson. The last words of this novel reads: "Randy turned away to face the thousand-year night." How true it could be!!!!

Rating:
Summary: One of the best books I've read!
Review: This book was required reading in my 8th grade English during the heady nuclear time of the early '80's. I was terrified and had nightmares, but I always dreamt of survival because of this book. I have read it more than once and enjoyed on new levels each time. It is an excellent work of fiction, but does not stray far from reality. It is hard to believe it was written in the 60's. The story is current and certainly relevant to our times. Even if the Cold War is over, we are still in possession of the means to make this story non-fiction. The characters are well-developed and the story line is definitely a pageturner. I recommend this to any adult. I have a few reservations about recommending it to younger readers. It had a very strong affect on me and I was disturbed by it for quite awhile. More mature readers may have an easier time handling the terrifying details of this book. I am, however, glad I had an opportunity (in school) to read it that I might not otherwise have had. It is definitely deserving of being on a required reading list.

Rating:
Summary: The Best there ever was, the best there ever will be
Review: This has been my favorite sci-fi/fantasy book since the first time I read it when I was 10. It tells a powerful story of a small town who luckily survives an atomic blast with few complications. we see a slacker turn into a leader, which is just one of the adjustments the residents of this town have to make after the bomb drops, buy and read this book the moment you get it, you wont be sorry

Rating:
Summary: Alas, Babylon STUNK!
Review: Alas, Babylon was one of the worst dated books I have ever read. The plot is dangling and the characters don't seem real(neither does the plot, for that matter). I think this whole "war" think is very hyped up, and will not happen!

Rating:
Summary: A not-so-subtle reminder of how delicate life is.
Review: Why have we forgotten the potential destructive power of nuclear weapons? Because bombs haven't been dropped since WWII? Becuase the Cold War is over? Because of arms reduction? When's the last time you appreciated clean, running water, electricity, or salt? In a time of crisis, would you fold or flourish? A book is to be judged by the thoughts it provokes...This book asks the questions that have no easy answers.

Rating:
Summary: truly remarkable a great book
Review: This is one of the best books that I have ever read and I am a young reader. Pat Frank did an excellent job back when he wrote this book. I wish that more books were like this and that we would be exposed to the more often. This book leaves wanting a sequel and not wanting to put it down to go eat. It is truly a remarkable book and I suggest it to everyone.

Rating:
Summary: The only piece of "fiction" that ever changed my life.
Review: 'Alas, Babylon' was required reading in my 10th grade Contemporary Novel class. Some nights, I had to put the book down out of sheer terror. It will make you think MUCH more than twice about nuclear warfare. I have re-read the book many times since then, and continue passing the word; that this book most definitely belongs "up there" with such classics as '1984' and 'Farenheit 451.'