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Earth Abides by George R. Stewart

June 2, 2011
By CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
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CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
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&quot;I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.&quot; --Douglas Adams<br /> <br /> &quot;The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.&quot; --Marcus Aurelius

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Many books deal with what happens after an apocalypse, but few deal with it as uniquely as George R. Stewart did in his 1949 masterpiece, Earth Abides. Earth Abides is the story of Isherwood “Ish” Williams, who discovers the horrors that took place while he was in the desert, isolated from civilization. Humanity has nearly been wiped out. Rather than committing suicide like other people might have, Ish decides to survive and watch how humanity rebuilds. He can be a cold person, but he does whatever is necessary for survival.


The book is divided into three different sections: World Without End, The Year 22 and The Last American. World Without End, the first section is mainly the beginning of Ish’s struggle for survival. The Year 22 goes into more detail about the years that pass, especially the fateful 22nd year after the apocalypse. The Last American is a bit confusing, mainly because Ish is old and near death, but it is probably the most haunting section of the entire novel.


Earth Abides is a chilling story of survival and what happens after most of humanity is wiped out. I’d give it 5 out of 5 stars.

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CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jul. 28 2011 at 8:44 pm
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
12 articles 10 photos 1646 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.&quot; --Douglas Adams<br /> <br /> &quot;The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.&quot; --Marcus Aurelius

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Thank you! :)
sweetly_broken GOLD said...
on Jul. 28 2011 at 11:26 am
sweetly_broken GOLD, Garner, North Carolina
15 articles 0 photos 157 comments

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We never know how big we are until we are asked to rise.

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Wonderful review. It gave good information about the content as well as the right balance of praise and warning about the confusion of the last section. Very well done!
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jul. 23 2011 at 7:30 pm
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
12 articles 10 photos 1646 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.&quot; --Douglas Adams<br /> <br /> &quot;The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.&quot; --Marcus Aurelius

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Thank you!  It is a good book.
DaylightDarkness SILVER said...
on Jul. 23 2011 at 10:59 am
DaylightDarkness SILVER, Littleton, Colorado
9 articles 0 photos 102 comments

Favorite Quote:
Everyone&#039;s crazy. You know why? We all want to be normal. Well, we cant define normal, and, the people you can point at and say, well isn&#039;t he/she normal are rare. Doesnt that kind of defeat the pupose of normal? -My Friend

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very nice. I'll have to remember to pick this up sometime, it sounds like a really good book.
musicispassion PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 17 2011 at 11:18 pm
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
35 articles 0 photos 733 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot; Life is never easy for those who dream.&quot;<br /> There are so many other quotes i need pages to write them

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thanks and i won't keep up the good work
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jul. 17 2011 at 11:13 pm
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
12 articles 10 photos 1646 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.&quot; --Douglas Adams<br /> <br /> &quot;The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.&quot; --Marcus Aurelius

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Don't underestimate yourself!  And I'll be on the lookout for your review.
musicispassion PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 17 2011 at 11:11 pm
musicispassion PLATINUM, Perris, California
35 articles 0 photos 733 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot; Life is never easy for those who dream.&quot;<br /> There are so many other quotes i need pages to write them

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sounds interesting i'm gonna read and write a review probably not as great as urs though thanks for the review
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 1:05 pm
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
12 articles 10 photos 1646 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.&quot; --Douglas Adams<br /> <br /> &quot;The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.&quot; --Marcus Aurelius

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Yes, I'm working on stating my opinion, something I hate to do.  It feels almost unprofessional, but I know it's necessary.
Trilobite BRONZE said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 11:21 am
Trilobite BRONZE, Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania
4 articles 0 photos 18 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Genius is 1% imagination and 99% perspiration.&quot;~Thomas Edison<br /> &quot;Anyone who has a child today should train him to be either a physicist or a ballet dancer. Then he&#039;ll escape.&quot;~W. H. Auden

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Nice use of summarizing, but again, you need to state your opinion.   Very well written!
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jul. 8 2011 at 7:21 pm
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
12 articles 10 photos 1646 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.&quot; --Douglas Adams<br /> <br /> &quot;The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.&quot; --Marcus Aurelius

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Thanks for commenting!
MidnightFire PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 8 2011 at 1:58 pm
MidnightFire PLATINUM, Lincoln, Illinois
40 articles 6 photos 239 comments

Favorite Quote:
&#039;Dream as if you will live forever, live as if you&#039;ll die tomorrow.&#039;<br /> for my sister: &#039;when life gives me lemons ... i eat them&#039;<br /> &#039;do not be afraid, be faithful&#039;<br /> &#039;God is not safe, but He&#039;s good&#039;

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I like how you give some background on Ish to explain why he didn't die or know that the apocalypse had happened. 
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 2:18 pm
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
12 articles 10 photos 1646 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.&quot; --Douglas Adams<br /> <br /> &quot;The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.&quot; --Marcus Aurelius

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It's a good book!  I hope if you read it that you enjoy it. :)
writer_girl15 said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 2:17 pm
im hooked. i have to find that book!
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jun. 29 2011 at 11:58 am
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
12 articles 10 photos 1646 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.&quot; --Douglas Adams<br /> <br /> &quot;The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.&quot; --Marcus Aurelius

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Thanks for commenting! :)
Eno_Bladez GOLD said...
on Jun. 29 2011 at 11:54 am
Eno_Bladez GOLD, Williamsport, Pennsylvania
16 articles 1 photo 81 comments

Favorite Quote:
it&#039;ll be okay, if it&#039;s not okay it&#039;s not over.

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i agree with Garnet77.
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jun. 28 2011 at 9:12 pm
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
12 articles 10 photos 1646 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.&quot; --Douglas Adams<br /> <br /> &quot;The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.&quot; --Marcus Aurelius

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Fair enough.  I'll work on that in the future.  Thanks for the comment!
FizzingWhizbees27 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 28 2011 at 9:11 pm
FizzingWhizbees27 BRONZE, Davis, California
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The review lacks opinion. A review needs to express the writers opinion about whatever he/she is reviewing AND give a summary.
SORRY for being so critical. I'm a reporter so I've learned this stuff.
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 8:54 am
CarrieAnn13 GOLD, Goodsoil, Other
12 articles 10 photos 1646 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.&quot; --Douglas Adams<br /> <br /> &quot;The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.&quot; --Marcus Aurelius

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Thanks, Garnet77!  If you do read it, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Garnet77 PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 21 2011 at 1:25 am
Garnet77 PLATINUM, Sinagpore, Other
31 articles 6 photos 577 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Everything&#039;s a triangle.&quot; ~ My mother<br /> <br /> &quot;Write what you love, write what you care about, because sometimes, it&#039;s the easiest way to be heard.&quot;

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I love this review! I actually really want to check this book out. (I am looking for another book to read, anyway) Great job! :)
Tink1350 BRONZE said...
on Jun. 18 2011 at 8:35 pm
Tink1350 BRONZE, Medford, New York
4 articles 0 photos 104 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Worries are like weights and weights keep you down, so let go of your worries and fly,&quot;

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Omg i hate zombie stuff too. Way too graphic. Ugh.