Fans of Apocalyptic Horror/Fantasy/SciFi

Memnoch · 07-09-2003, 04:27 AM

I haven't read too many of these, obviously the Stand by Stephen King when I was still at school, which I thought was pretty damn good (I was only 15 though) and I've also read Wrath of God by Robert Gleason which got some rave reviews but I thought was pretty average, but in the last couple of weeks I've had the chance to read Swan Song by Robert McCammon which blew me away. It was written in 1987 and the premise is a bit dated but the book itself is awesome - not many books that will have you reading up at 4:30 am when you have to get up at 7:30. [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] Definitely worth checking out for anyone who's into the genre, or even anyone who just wants a good read. Very gritty, very brutally realistic, animalistic even, but also very beautiful and touching. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

Anyway, wanted to hear if there were any good books of this post-holocaust/end of the world genre that you'd like to share with us - I'd love to start getting more into it.

Ladyzekke · 07-09-2003, 09:53 PM

Swan Song is definitely an excellent book [img]smile.gif[/img]

IronDragon · 07-10-2003, 05:05 PM

Post apocalypse fiction:

“The Poastman” by David Brin (no NOT watch the movie)
“The Fifith Sacred Thing” by Starhawk”

I almost finished “The Stand” I had the massive unabridged version and I was about 90 pages from the end when I realized I didn’t care. I didn’t care about any of the characters, I didn’t care about how it would all end I just couldn’t force myself to finish reading it. Fifteen years later I have yet to pick up that book and read the last 90 days.

Sir Krustin · 07-12-2003, 11:41 AM

Daniel Keys Moran, Armageddon Blues.

Do not walk - RUN to the used book store to look for his books.

Other books in the same storyline: Emerald Eyes, The Long Run, The Last Dancer

DKM homepage

J_E_G · 07-16-2003, 10:55 AM

Not to sure if this counts but you might want to try,
A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller JR
Dr. BloodMoney by Philip K Dick

What is it that attracts you to this genre, as i may be able to suggest other books with similar themes.

Djinn Raffo · 07-16-2003, 04:45 PM

Check out The Chrysalids or The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham.

Albromor · 07-16-2003, 05:05 PM

Hey, M, always love your threads on books. I personally loved Robert McCammon's "Boy's Life." It is an excellent read with a mix of mystery, horror and fantasy. Its not apocalyptic per se and yet it does carry throughout a sense of apocalypse. It is hard to explain but if you read it you'll see what I mean. Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. I will definitly look for his Swan Song.

[ 07-16-2003, 05:07 PM: Message edited by: Albromor ]

Grendal · 07-28-2003, 03:14 PM

Its a movie not a book but has anyone seen the English show (I think its english) called "Threads"? Seriously intense.

07-09-2003, 04:27 AM	#1
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,770	I haven't read too many of these, obviously the Stand by Stephen King when I was still at school, which I thought was pretty damn good (I was only 15 though) and I've also read Wrath of God by Robert Gleason which got some rave reviews but I thought was pretty average, but in the last couple of weeks I've had the chance to read Swan Song by Robert McCammon which blew me away. It was written in 1987 and the premise is a bit dated but the book itself is awesome - not many books that will have you reading up at 4:30 am when you have to get up at 7:30. [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] Definitely worth checking out for anyone who's into the genre, or even anyone who just wants a good read. Very gritty, very brutally realistic, animalistic even, but also very beautiful and touching. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] Anyway, wanted to hear if there were any good books of this post-holocaust/end of the world genre that you'd like to share with us - I'd love to start getting more into it. __________________

07-09-2003, 09:53 PM	#2
Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 56 Posts: 9,005	Swan Song is definitely an excellent book [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Reality Show Recaps

07-10-2003, 05:05 PM	#3
IronDragon Elminster Join Date: January 16, 2003 Location: Michigan Age: 57 Posts: 419	Post apocalypse fiction: “The Poastman” by David Brin (no NOT watch the movie) “The Fifith Sacred Thing” by Starhawk” I almost finished “The Stand” I had the massive unabridged version and I was about 90 pages from the end when I realized I didn’t care. I didn’t care about any of the characters, I didn’t care about how it would all end I just couldn’t force myself to finish reading it. Fifteen years later I have yet to pick up that book and read the last 90 days. __________________ Ever notice that "What The Hell!" is always the right decision?- Marilyn Monroe

07-12-2003, 11:41 AM	#4
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 59 Posts: 1,394	Daniel Keys Moran, Armageddon Blues. Do not walk - RUN to the used book store to look for his books. Other books in the same storyline: Emerald Eyes, The Long Run, The Last Dancer DKM homepage __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

07-16-2003, 10:55 AM	#5
J_E_G Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: November 11, 2002 Location: England Age: 43 Posts: 26	Not to sure if this counts but you might want to try, A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller JR Dr. BloodMoney by Philip K Dick What is it that attracts you to this genre, as i may be able to suggest other books with similar themes. __________________ Is this the queue for ice-cream?

07-16-2003, 04:45 PM	#6
Djinn Raffo Ra Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: Ant Hill Age: 48 Posts: 2,397	Check out The Chrysalids or The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham.

07-16-2003, 05:05 PM	#7
Albromor Mephistopheles Join Date: June 13, 2001 Location: Northfield, NJ USA Posts: 1,417	Hey, M, always love your threads on books. I personally loved Robert McCammon's "Boy's Life." It is an excellent read with a mix of mystery, horror and fantasy. Its not apocalyptic per se and yet it does carry throughout a sense of apocalypse. It is hard to explain but if you read it you'll see what I mean. Once I picked it up I couldn't put it down. I will definitly look for his Swan Song. [ 07-16-2003, 05:07 PM: Message edited by: Albromor ]

07-28-2003, 03:14 PM	#8
Grendal Manshoon Join Date: June 18, 2003 Location: Vancouver Age: 56 Posts: 220	Its a movie not a book but has anyone seen the English show (I think its english) called "Threads"? Seriously intense. __________________ When all else fails READ THE DIRECTIONS!

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