Books matching: disaster fiction
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Save:'Eruption' in the 'Supervolcano' series by Harry Turtledove is a story that revolves around the theoretical super eruption of a supervolcano in Yellowstone National Park. The plot is mainly focused on the members of one family and their experiences during and after the catastrophic event. The writing style of the author is described as pedestrian, with some readers feeling that the volcano angle is minimized by subplots involving the family members.
Colin Ferguson woke up with a hangover, alone in an unfamiliar double bed. Not the best way to start the morning. “Fuck,” he muttered, and sat up. Moving made his headache worse. Even the quiet four-l... - #2
Save:A big-idea, doom-laden disaster epic for science fiction fans who don't mind sacrificing character depth for ambitious, global-scale storytelling. If world-ending catastrophes and the hard sci-fi approach are your thing, "Flood" is well worth a read.
Every pothole and every crevice in the road was flooded. As the truck swerved through the streets of Barcelona the water sprayed up over Lily in her pallet under the chassis, stinking, oily stuff that... - #3
Save:An ambitious, sprawling disaster epic - riveting for fans of the genre and real-world what-ifs, but could’ve used a firmer editorial shake to become truly great.
It is a remarkable fact, that there is a chain of low, level and marshy lands, commencing at the City of Cape Girardeau, in Missouri, and extending to the Gulf of Mexico; and between these two points... - #4
Save:An old-school sci-fi survival thriller - fast, suspenseful, and authentically 'hard' in its science. Not Clarke’s most ambitious, but still a gripping, satisfying lunar rescue adventure, perfect for fans of engineering challenges and classic SF drama.
To be the skipper of the only boat on the Moon was a distinction that Pat Harris enjoyed. As the passengers filed aboard Selene, jockeying for window seats, he wondered what sort of trip it would be t... - #5
Save:In CyberStorm, Matthew Mather creates a gripping narrative set in a post-apocalyptic New York City where a cyberattack and severe winter storms converge, leading to widespread chaos and a struggle for survival. The story follows a group of characters, including Mike Mitchell and his family, as they navigate through the breakdown of societal systems and face harrowing challenges to stay alive. Mather's writing style is described as realistic and close to reality, blending elements of disaster, technology breakdown, and human nature in a thrilling and thought-provoking manner.
It was an unusually warm week for Thanksgiving, so I’d decided to throw a last-minute barbecue party on the rooftop terrace of our converted warehouse complex. Most of our neighbors were still here fo... - #6
Save:'Odds Against Tomorrow' by Nathaniel Rich is a dystopian novel centered around the character Mitchell Zukor, a futurist who predicts disasters and eventually experiences a catastrophic event in New York City. The story delves into Mitchell's obsession with disaster scenarios, his job as a risk consultant for FutureWorld, and his personal relationships. The writing style is described as intelligent, engrossing, and a blend of literary and speculative fiction that seamlessly captures the essence of a post-apocalyptic New York City.
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Save:Pompeii is a well-researched, page-turning historical thriller that delivers an immersive peek into Roman life and disaster - just don’t expect deep characters or a tearjerker, but do expect loads of fascinating detail and suspenseful action.
A strong correlation has been found between the magnitude of eruptions and the length of the preceding interval of repose. Almost all very large, historic eruptions have come from volcanoes that have... - #8
Save:'The Glass Inferno' is a compelling disaster novel that inspired the 1970s film 'The Towering Inferno'. The story follows a group of people trapped in a high-rise building engulfed in flames, exploring themes of adventure, risk, and survival. Despite some formatting issues and typos in the Kindle version, the book still manages to deliver a tension-filled narrative with a focus on health and safety standards.
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Save:An early Ballard disaster novel that’s big on atmosphere and apocalypse but light on character and polish. Worth a look for fans of classic sci-fi or Ballard completists, but probably not his finest hour.
Donald Maitland noticed it as he rode back in the taxi from London Airport, after waiting a fruitless 48 hours for his PanAmerican flight to Montreal. For three days not a single aircraft bad got off... - #10
Save:A solid, slow-paced apocalypse with unique ideas - great for fans of detailed locales and gradual collapse, but might drag for adrenaline junkies or those not invested in LA or its characters.
On the southwest corner was what used to be The Broadway. All that was left of that was the sign on the roof. It had been converted to condos, and the ground floor was a trendy restaurant and nightclu...
