The Postman

294 pages

English language

Published April 1, 1986 by Bantam Books.

ISBN:
978-0-553-27874-3
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OCLC Number:
21589499

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3 stars (35 reviews)

This is the story of a lie that became the most powerful kind of truth. A timeless novel as urgently compelling as War Day or Alas, Babylon, David Brin's The Postman is the dramatically moving saga of a man who rekindled the spirit of America through the power of a dream, from a modern master of science fiction. He was a survivor--a wanderer who traded tales for food and shelter in the dark and savage aftermath of a devastating war. Fate touches him one chill winter's day when he borrows the jacket of a long-dead postal worker to protect himself from the cold. The old, worn uniform still has power as a symbol of hope, and with it he begins to weave his greatest tale, of a nation on the road to recovery.

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3 stars

"Freedom was wonderful beyond relief. But with it came that bitch, Duty."

I had no idea the movie my mom loved so much when I was growing up was based on a book until Goodreads offered it up as a recommendation. I had vague memories of watching it with her (memorable Shakespeare scenes come to mind), but nothing really solid. I do like my post-apocalypse romps though, so I thought I'd give this a try. Unfortunately it didn't live up to my expectations.

In a world where vague disasters (both man-made and natural) have rendered America asunder, people have been left behind, fractured and separated, to rebuild. Our protagonist, Gordon, comes across the wreckage of a vehicle in the wilderness while fleeing from a band of Holnists (your average post-apocalyptic organized band of renegades). Taking shelter inside, he finds a postal uniform and bag, which he gratefully liberates from its …

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