Deeply unsettling and horrifically plausible. I don't think this is a book to enjoy, but it is most certainly a cautionary tale, the moral being "we reap what we sow." In our post-cold war era we have to a large part forgotten the ongoing threat of nuclear war, it is still there. ( )

Great story of survival of survival in the aftermath of a nuclear bomb. ( )

This book is the most realistic portrayal of a nuclear holocaust that I have ever read. It was intended for a mature youth but it's definately worth reading if your an adult.
It's written from a young person's point of view of the horrors of a nuclear holocaust. There are a lot of really disturbing parts to it so if you want to give it to a youth read it first so you can discuss it with them. I read it about 15 years ago and I still haven't forgotten the images it left in my mind. This book was so moving and so powerful that it burns into your mind.
I think it's out of print now but if you can find it, it's a great book worth having. Highly recommended.