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srubbo's review against another edition
3.0
I read Alas, Babylon in 9th grade english class and really enjoyed it. I recently rediscovered Pat Frank and had no idea he wrote several atomic age novels warning about the perils of it.
This was written in 1946 right after the bomb was dropped. It supposes a nuclear accident has sterilized all the men in the world except one Mr. Homer Adam. What follows is an almost farcical look at the bureaucracy of what might happen. Reminded of Gogol's Dead Souls in that way. The characters aren't too deep, neither is the plot, but it was fun to read.
actually rate this at 3.5. worth a read if you're curious, but not a game changer.
This was written in 1946 right after the bomb was dropped. It supposes a nuclear accident has sterilized all the men in the world except one Mr. Homer Adam. What follows is an almost farcical look at the bureaucracy of what might happen. Reminded of Gogol's Dead Souls in that way. The characters aren't too deep, neither is the plot, but it was fun to read.
actually rate this at 3.5. worth a read if you're curious, but not a game changer.
hislibraianshiprecommends's review against another edition
Classic and funny 1946 sci-fi book where a nuclear disaster sterilizes all men—except one. Felt surprisingly modern.
cornynat's review
5.0
I loved this book so much - and the narrator's wife, by far my favorite character. The narrator himself after her. Really funny and pretty light, all things considered (i.e. the end of human kind). I picked it up in a discount section and hoped it would be a smart read, and am happy it was also an entertaining one. Plus short and concise, which is always a plus, given it's thorough.
Spoiler:
Mr. Adam = Dwight Schrute in Season 6 Ep 25 Minute 16 of The Office
Spoiler:
Mr. Adam = Dwight Schrute in Season 6 Ep 25 Minute 16 of The Office
ameliainthelibrary's review against another edition
4.0
My go to book for when I want something easy to enjoy. I can definitely understand how it wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea though.
I love the trope of dystopian infertility and Frank’s take on it really brings an interesting thought to mind of where does bodily autonomy end in the face of public good?
Has some unexpected funny moments throughout that I really enjoyed. Great concept, solid writing, not as great as Alas Babylon but still an enjoyable read.
I love the trope of dystopian infertility and Frank’s take on it really brings an interesting thought to mind of where does bodily autonomy end in the face of public good?
Has some unexpected funny moments throughout that I really enjoyed. Great concept, solid writing, not as great as Alas Babylon but still an enjoyable read.
ray_ray2's review against another edition
4.0
What a fascinating read. This book follows a reporter who has been given the job to help the last fertile man on earth. After an artomic accident all other men were rended infertile. There is quite a bit of satire in here. Overall 4/5 stars
queerbillydeluxe's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting concept, and I want to read Alas, Babylon now...but there were an awful lot of plot gaps. Definitely worth the read though.
croote7's review
4.0
The male chauninist perspective made me sick, but I had to keep reminding myself thar it was written in 1946, a very different time. With that caveat, it was interesting and hard to put down.
librarydino's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting concept, and I want to read Alas, Babylon now...but there were an awful lot of plot gaps. Definitely worth the read though.