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One of a series of fiction for schools, this is the story of a 16-year-old girl living alone in the aftermath of atomic war, until the arrival of another survivor.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
In 19 years of life, this is the SCARIEST BOOK I EVER READ!,
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This review is from: Z. for Zachariah (New Windmills) (Hardcover)
A long time ago, when I was just a little girl, I was reading through the juvenile section of the local library when I came across this haunting story. The tale has a classical build-up in diary format, sucking you right into the plight of the main character, and proceeds nicely to scare the bujeezus out of you. Top-notch science fiction, sadly tucked onto childrens' shelves everywhere, when it's (IMO) perfectly suited for adults as well. This book truly stands up to be read again and again, especially on dark and stormy nights, when you start wondering what if you really were ALL ALONE...
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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slow but steady,
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This review is from: Z. for Zachariah (New Windmills) (Hardcover)
This isn't the fastest moving book ever - there are long passages of descriptive writing which make it a probably a less appealing choice amongst the quicker pace of modern children's books. It's a shame that these passages do distract from moments of action which are worthy of more contemporary fiction and are certainly more adult in nature such as shootings and attempted rape. There are certainly themes galore in this book: the effects of isolation, the strength of individuals, growing up, loss of innocence, faith and belief being amongst them. The ending is maybe a little unsatisfactory, being finished after the author's death - but it allows the reader to make their own minds up about what is to happen and whether a happy ending is possible. Does provoke some thought - if you have the temperament to wade through the step by step details of the central character's life.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The most chilling and compelling book ive ever read,
By Lynds (Nottingham, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Z. for Zachariah (New Windmills) (Hardcover)
I came across the book in my friends house, and after reading the blurb I asked to borrow it. I was glad I did- it really opened my eyes to the threat of nuclear warfare, which as a 15 yr old girl I think about quite alot! Amazing descriptions made me feel as though I, the reader, was Ann, and I felt her highs and lows. What a book! Highly recommended. I just wish that there was a sequel to this fantastic book.
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