The Wild Shore
Books | Fiction / Science Fiction / Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic
3.5
Kim Stanley Robinson
The New York Times–bestselling author’s debut novel “presents a believable post-apocalyptic setting . . . delivered in an engaging story” (Speculiction).The Wild Shore is the first novel in Kim Stanley Robinson’s highly-acclaimed Three Californias Trilogy.2047: For the small Pacific Coast community of San Onofre, life in the aftermath of a devastating nuclear attack is a matter of survival, a day-to-day struggle to stay alive. But young Hank Fletcher dreams of the world that might have been, and might yet be—and dreams of playing a crucial role in America’s rebirth.“Beautifully written . . . with a vivid depth rarely encountered in science fiction.” —The Washington Post“Part Huck Finn and part Our Town . . . A well-written, engaging rite of passage.” —Publishers Weekly“There’s a fresh wind blowing in The Wild Shore.” —Ursula K. Le Guin“A thoughtful novel.The Wild Shoreis built around a fascinating concept and it takes its themes seriously.” —Fantasy Literature
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Author
Kim Stanley Robinson
Pages
385
Publisher
Macmillan + ORM
Published Date
2024-07-02
ISBN
1466861320 9781466861329
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"So, I'm a bit biased cause I love dystopian novels and I'm from California which means other readers may not have the same enjoyment level as myself. This book is about what happens after the end of America. The actual destruction is kind of vague but nuclear bombs are involved and life as we know it is destroyed. As far as the reader knows the rest of the world is fine, but its not really proven because the residents of the book have no access to outside information. The book centers on young Hank and his friend Old Tom and the small community they have formed in San Onofre. The day to day life in the community is simple and centers on doing what is needed to see the community survive. When visitors from San Diego come to visit they invite Tom and Hank on an adventure that leaves the community of San Onofre changed forever. I really liked this book for its simplicity. The main focus of the book wasn't on the destruction of America or the evil of people but more so about how much people can care and how communities form against all odds. I will continue with this series in hopes of learning more."
Nicole Falche
