Comment Re:It was a great book... (Score 1) 75
I have to disagree with your assertion re: implications lost. I read Wyndham as an adolescent in the early 1980's and the apocalyptic themes met fertile soil. Of course, I don't know how bad it was in the 50's, but I remember (in the UK) a clear feeling of impending armaggedon - doubtless fuelled by CND protests, TV dramas such as Threads, The Morning After and the continued posturing of world leaders.
Anyone recall 'Protect and Survive'? Ugh.
Of course, 'this generation' may be folks ten years younger than me, in which case I'd have to agree that it appears nuclear threat is a much less dominant meme. 'Triffidian' apocalypse seems like a better bet than ever, though.
Anyone recall 'Protect and Survive'? Ugh.
Of course, 'this generation' may be folks ten years younger than me, in which case I'd have to agree that it appears nuclear threat is a much less dominant meme. 'Triffidian' apocalypse seems like a better bet than ever, though.
