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Awix (3310 KP) rated The Death of Grass in Books

Sep 5, 2019

The Death of Grass

John Christopher | 1956 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.3

(3 Ratings)

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John Christopher's spin on John Wyndham's so-called 'cosy catastrophe' formula focuses on the catastrophe and forgets about the cosy. The book is not that bothered about about being overtly SF, either - there's something horribly mundane and plausible about the book's depiction of the spread of a crop virus, misfiring attempts to stop it, and the increasingly desperate measures taken by the authorities as the food simply runs out.

Particularly strong on characterisation and the impact of the disaster on the protagonist: initially a decent upper-middle-class chap, John Custance finds the survival of his family requires him to condone (and even commit) acts of betrayal, murder, and maybe even worse things. Powerful ideas, and Christopher's no-nonsense style lets them into the reader's mind where they linger uncomfortably. A fine book that deserves to be better known.

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Klou (162 KP) rated Culpable in Podcasts

Oct 6, 2019

Culpable

Government & Organizations, Society & Culture

8.5

(2 Ratings)

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You need to listen -

Wow.
I have been hooked, still am.
I have listened to the 1st series more than once. The episodes are so intriguing and draw you in.

An investigation into the death of 21 year old Christian Andriacchio, the first series dives into timelines, exclusive interviews, evidence and the 911 call. The family are suspicious and are 100% convinced foul play, but a 45 minute police investigation ruled it a suicide.
What happened? Was this murder? Or just a tragic story with a sad ending?

I must say I did my own research alongside the podcast, and if you jump down the rabbit hole like I did, you are bound to dig up things the P.D didnt want you to see.

Let me know in the comments if you listened, and if you are excited for season 2.

I am...