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Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank

"Though written more than 50 years ago, this story of one community's struggle to survive and thrive in the wake of nuclear war, is just as terrifying now as, I'm sure it was then. And though it was a frightening read, I was left wanting an emotional connection with the characters that just never quite happened."  3 Stars Pros:  Frank was ahead of his time when it came to knowledge of nuclear warfare and also about equality and inclusivity/He seemed moderately progressive which was a welcome change.  Cons:  There are definitely some points where it's not entirely politically correct but, this was also back in the 50s, so it's kind of to be expected/The characters were all pretty 2 dimensional and not that interesting, I would have liked to see a deeper dive of the characters and their relationships, now just how they react to the cataclysmic situation.  Full Review:  "They will stand far off, in fear of her torment and say, "Alas, Alas! You great cit