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'Alas, Babylon' by Pat Frank is a post-apocalyptic novel set in a small Florida town following a nuclear war. The story focuses on the survival of the community members as they face the challenges of living without modern amenities like electricity, running water, and readily available food. The book portrays a vivid picture of how the characters learn to adapt, barter for their existence, and work together to navigate a world that has regressed hundreds of years due to the devastating effects of the nuclear war. The writing style is described as engaging, down-to-earth, and surprisingly contemporary, reminiscent of Stephen King's style but without the adolescent humor and bad endings.
Randy was having a pleasant, recurrent, Before-The-Day dream. He was awaking in a hotel in Miami Beach and a waitress in a white cap was bringing his morning coffee on a rolling table. Sometimes the w...
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