Books matching: impending doom
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Save:A quietly devastating classic that shows the end of humanity not with explosions but with poignant, ordinary lives - unexpectedly moving, but not a thrill ride. Approach with tissues and existential curiosity.
Lieutenant Commander Peter Holmes of the Royal Australian Navy woke soon after dawn. Pie lay drowsily for a while, lulled by the warm comfort of Mary steeping beside him, watching the first light of t... - #2
Save:A refreshingly original take on both the detective novel and the pre-apocalypse genre. Thoughtful, moody, and quietly compelling - if you’re looking for a crime story with big philosophical undercurrents, this is your next read.
I’m staring at the insurance man and he’s staring at me, two cold gray eyes behind old-fashioned tortoiseshell frames, and I’m having this awful and inspiring feeling, like holy moly this is real, and... - #3
Save:A chilling, unforgettable short story that uses the cold to deliver one of literature's greatest survival lessons - simple, stark, and genuinely haunting.
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Save:A short, chilling read that’s equal parts mind puzzle and psychological horror - polarizing but unforgettable. Perfect if you love unsettling, thought-provoking fiction that messes with your head.
The road is mostly empty. It’s quiet around here. Vacant. More so than anticipated. So much to see but not many people, not many buildings or houses. Sky. Trees. Fields. Fences. The road and its grave... - #5
Save:A brilliantly written, dark, and deeply polarizing novel that delves into the mind of a teenage sociopath. Not for the faint of heart, but a cult classic for those who like their fiction bold, twisted, and thought-provoking.
At the north end of the island, near the tumbled remains of the slip where the handle of the rusty winch still creaks in an easterly wind, I had two Poles on the far face of the last dune. One of the... A fast-paced, creepy, and clever survival horror that puts Bigfoot front and center - great for fans of found-footage-style fiction and wilderness scares, but less so for readers who don’t dig epistolary novels or social satire.
BIGFOOT DESTROYS TOWN. That was the title of an article I received not long after the Mount Rainier eruption. I thought it was spam, the inevitable result of so much online research. At the time I was...- #7
Save:A classic, dense, and occasionally problematic comet-strike thriller that’s wildly compelling if you love old-school disaster fiction - just be ready for some outdated views along the way.
The bay trees in our country are all wither'd And meteors fright the fixed stars of heaven; The pale-faced moon looks bloody on the earth And lean-look'd prophets whisper fearful change. These signs f... - #8
Save:The End by Mats Strandberg is a gripping novel set in Sweden, where two high schoolers, Simon and Lucinda, document their thoughts in a shared online diary as a massive comet approaches Earth, threatening to wipe out humanity. The story explores the emotional turmoil and existential questions that arise as the impending disaster looms closer, leading both protagonists to confront their relationships and priorities. Simon's desire to spend remaining moments with his girlfriend Tilda contrasts with her choices to embrace life in reckless ways, while Lucinda, fighting cancer, seeks to leave a legacy for future generations.
The writing style alternates between the perspectives of Simon and Lucinda, creating an engaging narrative that keeps readers hooked. Strandberg captures the urgency of their situation and the complexities of life leading up to doom, mixing themes of love, loss, and mystery. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making the story both intense and thought-provoking as readers consider what they might do if they only had a limited time left.
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Save:A tense, timely, and unsettling book that lingers with you - perfect for fans of literary suspense who don't mind a few unanswered questions. You'll either love the dread or wish for more clarity!
WELL, THE SUN WAS SHINING. THEY FELT THAT BODED WELL—people turn any old thing into an omen. It was all just to say no clouds were to be seen. The sun where the sun always was. The sun persistent and... - #10
Save:A witty, offbeat, and nostalgia-soaked fantasy romp that puts a spin on familiar tropes - imperfect but thoroughly enjoyable for fans of adventurous, character-driven stories.
Prince Rupert rode his unicorn into the Tanglewood, peering balefully through the drizzling rain as he searched half-heartedly for the flea hiding somewhere under his breast plate. Despite the chill r...
