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Save:"Hell Divers" by Nicholas Sansbury Smith is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity survives on two airships above a radioactive wasteland. The story follows the Hell Divers, who risk their lives diving to the earth's surface to scavenge for supplies to keep the airships afloat. is described as gritty, intense, and action-packed, focusing on duty, sacrifice, and the determination to prevent the extinction of the human race. The writing style is engaging, immersive, and cinematic, allowing readers to feel like they are part of the dangerous and desperate world of the characters.
Reinforced glass windows separated Michael Everhart, Layla Brower, and Les Mitchells from the thirty-one survivors they had rescued at the bunker in Rio de Janeiro. The group had spent the past twenty... 'Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea' by Barbara Demick is a gripping non-fiction book that delves into the lives of North Koreans who managed to escape the oppressive regime. The book vividly portrays the daily struggles, brainwashing, and suffering endured by the citizens under the totalitarian rule of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il. Through personal stories, the book sheds light on the famine of the 1990s, the lack of freedom, and the stark contrast between the closed society of North Korea and the modern world.
The writing style of the book is described as moving, tragic, and compelling, with a perfect blend of personal narratives and historical context. Barbara Demick's storytelling is sensitive, informative, and gripping, making the reader emotionally invested in the lives of the defectors and providing a chilling portrait of North Korea as one of the last fully communist dictatorships in the 21st century.
Next to this mysterious black hole, South Korea, Japan, and now China fairly gleam with prosperity. Even from hundreds of miles above, the billboards, the headlights and streetlights, the neon of the ...- #3
Save:'Domain' by James Herbert is the final installment in the 'Rats' series, set in a post-nuclear apocalyptic world where London is destroyed by a nuclear attack. The story follows a group of survivors, including helicopter pilot Culver and government official Dealey, as they navigate the dangers of the wasteland filled with radiation sickness, feral dogs, and primal violence. The book balances a sense of hopeless despair with a satisfying ending, offering a different take on the horror genre by making the mutant rats less central to the story and focusing more on the overall dystopian dangers.
They had learned to become still, to be the darkness, when the huge monsters roared above and filled the tunnels with thunder, assaulting the black refuge—their cold, damp sanctuary—with rushing light...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Rats ) 'Obsessive Genius: The Inner World of Marie Curie' by Barbara Goldsmith delves into the life and accomplishments of Marie Curie, focusing on her groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. The narrative follows Marie's journey from her early struggles to pursue education as a woman in Poland to her collaboration with Pierre Curie and their joint research on radioactivity. Goldsmith skillfully weaves together historical facts and anecdotes to portray Marie's relentless pursuit of scientific knowledge and the challenges she faced as a pioneering female scientist.
Goldsmith's writing style in 'Obsessive Genius' is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed account of Marie Curie's life while avoiding overwhelming scientific jargon. captures the essence of Marie's passion for research, her dedication to her work, and the societal barriers she had to overcome to achieve recognition in the male-dominated scientific community. Through a blend of personal stories and scientific explanations, Goldsmith paints a vivid portrait of Marie Curie's legacy and her enduring impact on the fields of chemistry and physics.
“A great discovery does not issue from a scientist’s brain ready-made, like Minerva springing fully armed from Jupiter’s head; it is the fruit of an accumulation of preliminary work,” wrote Marie Curi...
