Earth abides

Earth abides

1949 • 370 pages

Ratings71

Average rating3.7

15

The novel has short descriptions of what is happening on the planet – to the animals, plants, land and waterways – interespersed throughout that are fascinating. However, rarely have a I read a novel in which the world view of the author as reflected in the thoughts, words and deeds of the protagonist (a rather unlikeable man) is so remarkably dated. Nevertheless, a quick and thought-provoking read.