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   The Death of Grass

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   John Christopher 

   

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   'The Death of Grass' by John Christopher is a post-apocalyptic novel set in England, where a virus kills all grass-based plants, leading to a worldwide famine and societal collapse. The story follows a small group of characters, led by John Custance, as they journey to his brother's farm in Westmorland in search of safety. The book explores themes of survival, human nature, and the rapid deterioration of civilization in the face of imminent starvation. The writing style is described as competently told and well thought out, with a focus on character development and the stark portrayal of how quickly society breaks down.
   

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   societal collapse

   post apocalyptic survival

   moral dilemmas

   famine and food shortages
   ‘The townie’s old illusion,’ David said, ‘of the unchanging countryside. The country changes more than the city does. With the city it’s only a matter of different buildings – bigger maybe, and uglier...

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