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The Death of Grass

De: John Christopher
Narrado por: William Gaminara
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A viral strain has attacked rice crops in East Asia, causing massive famine; soon a mutation appears that infects the staple crops of West Asia and Europe, such as wheat and barley, threatening a famine engulfing the whole of the Old World, while Australasia and the Americas attempt to impose rigorous quarantine to exclude the virus.

Christopher's classic post-apocalyptic novel follows the struggles of architect John Custance and his family as they make their way across an England that is rapidly descending into anarchy, hoping to reach the safety of John's brother's farm in an isolated Westmorland valley. Along the way, they find they must sacrifice many of their morals in order to stay alive.

Here is an unusual and absorbing piece of science-fiction about the relentless transformation of civilisation when the balance of nature is upset.

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"I admire The Death of Grass. It was published at roughly the same time as The Day Of The Triffids. In my judgement, it is by far the better book. It is a thrilling and sensible work." (Brian Aldiss)
"Gripping! Of all science fiction's apocalypses, this is one of the most haunting." ( Financial Times)

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As a young adult I thoroughly enjoyed The Tripod and The Sword of Spirits trilogies. In fact, I credit the Tripod trilogy heavily for inspiring me to enjoy reading as a hobby (vs forced to read for school). I also credit Sword of Spirits for introducing me to tragedy. I found Death of Grass on audible and decided to take a romp down memory lane. This book is so much more adult, grimmer, and heavier than the books I previously read from John Christopher. Despite that, it is a compelling story that holds up very well for it's age.

Holds Up Well (BrettD review)

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good storyline very good Read well Worth the time .makes you think about how dependent we are on grass.

good Read

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The story is interesting and oddly prophetic in a few ways, though I do feel like there could have been a few more chapters. Overall, decent book and excellent narration with believable voices and smooth, conversational reading.

Decent and unique story, excellent narration!

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More satisfying than the scent of freshly mowed grass, The Death of Grass isa an audiobook you'll find yourself listening to your driveway 10 minutes after you've pulled up to your house.

Death of Grass

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I first read ``The Death of Grass'' in the early 1970's when it was reprinted as a ``Science Fiction Classic.'' The book is indeed a Classic and I enjoyed listening to it in 2020 as much as I enjoyed reading it some 40 years ago.
The author explores the impact on modern society when a new virus attacks grasses worldwide. How quickly society crumbles in panic and what an ``average man'' does to protect his family and those that are attracted to him because of his leadership.
The narrator, William Gaminara, does wonderful work on assuming the distinct accents of a variety characters.
``The Death of Grass'' also stands as an introduction to the future world as portrayed in the recently published ``The Second Sleep by Robert Harris.

A New Virus: Imaginative & Very Believable Novel

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One of the best apocalypse fictions I've ever listened too. Will be reading it again. Puts even the film the day after to shame.

If it was suggested, you must read it.

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With a fast paced plot and a harrowing journey I flew through this listen, I found the action well done, I could have done with more world building, definitely worth the listen.

Travel into hunger

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I liked the premise of the book and I’m sure it has value as being an early influencer for the post-disaster / survivor genre. But the post disaster world and the way everyone seems to consensus accept new social norms seems a stretch. The characters are unidimensional and there is far too much sexism in the portrayals. Perhaps it was very good in its day, but it isn’t now. There’s some enjoyment to be had from the book, but it is limited.

Great idea, hasn’t aged well

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John Christopher's The Death of Grass is a 50's era post-apocalyptic tale that is more whimper than a bang. A mysterious plant disease after grass and subsequently all the grains derived from them. The disease starts in Asia and England is spared initially with an expectation that a treatment will be found in time. The 'cures' are only temporary and soon England is affected reducing foods to mostly potatoes. Plans arise to nuc large cities to reduce the population and a small band head out to make it to a brothers' farm. Along the way they encounter many obstacles as well as picking up more travelers. Slowly, the civilized world is left behind.

Christopher crafts a credible scenario for a global pandemic but affecting plants instead of people. As the story progresses, the ethics and morals of 20th century England are slowly eroded until it finally becomes a them or us situation. Along the way, there is much introspection on lifestyle and the new normal.

The narration is quite good with reasonable character distinction and a quick pace for a short listen.

Never having to mow the lawn again

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I am a big fan of post-apocalyptic stories, and this one's a banger. The way the characters change over the course of the story never feels forced, and they change quite a bit. Great story and the narration is excellent.

Great post-apocalyptic story

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