Synopsis
There has been a terrible nuclear war in the northern countries and all life has been destroyed there. Now the deadly radiation is travelling south.
On the Beach describes the lives of the Holmes family and their friends as the radiation comes closer and closer. Is this the end of life on earth?
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Review
"Shute's most considerable achievement" (Daily Telegraph)
"The most evocative novel on the aftermath of a nuclear war" (The Times)
"Fictions such as On the Beach played an important role in raising awareness about the threat of nuclear war. We stared into the abyss and then stepped back from the brink" (Guardian)
"Still incredibly moving after nearly half a century" (Economist)
"Timely and ironic..an indelibly sad ending that leaves you tearful and disturbed" (Los Angeles Times)
Review
'Shute's most considerable achievement.' (The Daily Telegraph)
'The most evocative novel on the aftermath of a nuclear war.' (The Times)
'Still incredibly moving after nearly half a century.' (The Economist)
'Fictions such as On the Beach played an important role in raising awareness about the threat of nuclear war. We stared into the abyss and then stepped back from the brink.' (The Guardian)
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On the Beach
Seller: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Spain
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Condition: Bueno. : En un mundo devastado por una guerra nuclear, la radiación se extiende inexorablemente hacia el sur, amenazando a los últimos supervivientes en Australia. 'On the Beach' narra la historia de un grupo de personas que enfrentan el fin del mundo con valentía y dignidad. Peter y Mary Holmes, junto con su bebé Jennifer, intentan mantener una vida normal mientras la amenaza se acerca. A través de sus experiencias, la novela explora temas de amor, pérdida y la búsqueda de significado en los momentos finales. Una reflexión conmovedora sobre la fragilidad de la vida y las consecuencias de la guerra. EAN: 9780582419223 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: On the Beach Autor: Nevil Shute Editorial: Pearson Education Limited Idioma: en Páginas: 128 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2025-06-27-17b82871
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Condition: Gut. 128 Seiten Kleine Gebrauchsspuren H527F1TB2 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 400 Taschenbuch, Größe: 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm. Seller Inventory # 328451
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Condition: Gut. 128 Seiten Buch ist etwas verlagert (längs durchgebogen), kleine Lagerspuren am Buch, Inhalt einwandfrei und ungelesen 439635 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 150 19,6 x 12,8 x 1,2 cm, Taschenbuch. Seller Inventory # 131005
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