15 best post-apocalyptic books

Books about the post-apocalypse attract with mystery, concentration of fantastic plot twists with scientific character. At the heart of such stories is a world that has experienced a global upheaval. Writers reveal possible irreversible causes of the destruction of human civilization: cataclysms, the outbreak of a nuclear war, the spread of a virus. These books are the best warning to the modern reader.They tell in colors what one mistake can lead to. The top 15 most worthy books about the post-apocalypse are presented.

The best books about the post-apocalypse after the disaster

5 Day of the Triffids

Day of the Triffids is a classic post-apocalyptic novel, one of the most significant works of the genre. The story is about survival in a world hit by meteorites. They blinded the inhabitants of the planet. People just took to the streets of London to watch the rain of stars. The next day they woke up blind. It soon became clear that most of the inhabitants of the planet had lost their sight.

The world has changed a lot. People who can see have gained power over resources. However, triffids come into play - dangerous predatory plants that can move around. Humans have created elaborate security systems to keep them out. However, one day the technology fails.

4 Oryx and Corncrake

Oryx and Crake is the best book to get to know the author, who has written many post-apocalyptic stories. This is a deep work with philosophical questions. It warns the modern world about the dangers of gadgets. The author came up with a story when smartphones and tablets were not yet so popular. It turned out that she looked to the future.

The most interesting thing is that the book was written by an aged woman who was able to see the world of children as it would become after an ecological catastrophe. She was disappointed in the old foundation, created a new universe.The protagonist personifies the freedom of choice: he can return to a simple life, or become selfish and harm all of humanity.

3 cat cradle

Cat's Cradle is one of the author's best works, a satire on technology, the arms race, and religion. This novel is a warning dystopia centered on responsibility for inventions. The work reflects the personal opinion of the author. The name "Cat's Cradle" comes from a children's game in which a thread wrapped around the fingers of the players folds into patterns.

The beauty of the story is revealed by chapters 3-4. The perception of the writer's sarcasm and the black humor of the plot comes. The main characters do not understand how they find themselves in the center of events. The work touches on ecology, politics, the consequences of mistakes. The book was dismantled into quotes, many phrases provide food for thought.

2 Abyss

"The Abyss" begins the story on the day when the first solar eclipse of the millennium was supposed to happen. People did not yet know that their lives would change forever. A dark veil covered the earth, a flash in the sun provoked natural disasters: volcanic eruption, earthquakes. Jack Kirkland suspects that their cause lies in a crystalline column that scientists have found in the ocean. It is marked with writings, the ancient civilization is trying to warn future generations about something.

The book is entertainment literature. Written in easy language, it allows you to relax with a pleasant reading. The author has a fascinating story that does not bother.

1 Bunker.Illusion

After the cataclysm, small groups of people hid in an underground bunker. They have to abide by strict rules that authorities say are necessary for everyone's safety. The bunker has over 100 floors, so people don't tend to go beyond its walls. They sincerely believe that the world is dead, the air is poisoned. Huge screens that show images of outdoor cameras tell about what is happening. Every day people look at the gray landscape and obey the rules.

The system malfunctions when Sheriff Holston decides to leave the bunker. This step leads to a series of the most unpredictable events, which the clever Juliet helps the man to figure out. Illusion is the first of 3 books in the series.

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5 Age of the Dead

The Age of the Dead is the best Russian book about the zombie invasion. The story begins with a description of a terrorist attack in a laboratory, after which a virus breaks free. It was created with the aim of curing serious diseases. The laboratory was headed by a Russian scientist, his daughter helped him. She didn't like that they were experimenting on monkeys. No one guessed that animals became carriers of the most dangerous virus.

The writer describes in detail the equipment and weapons, the plot develops dynamically. The post-apocalypse is shown from the classical side: a gloomy world, countless zombies. The author managed to portray how the struggle for survival unites people, and sometimes shows their real face.

4 rebirth

"Rebirth" is about 12 criminals who agree to a secret experiment instead of a death sentence. Their bodies are injected with a virus that enhances their physical and mental abilities. As a result, these people became the Duzhena, a practically immortal detachment. In a short time, they destroyed the inhabitants of the planet. In a small group of survivors, there is also a girl, Amy, who has power over the virus.

The book about the apocalypse is written on a grand scale. The story captures from the very first page, it is easy to read, despite the impressive volume. The work does not waste time on political intrigues, nuclear wars, alien invasion. Even the little girl is not what she seems.

3 I'm a legend

The mention of "I Am Legend" brings to mind a movie with Will Smith. But even if you've seen the movie, don't put the book down. The plot is revealed from the other side, the ending is impossible to predict. The film and the book are two different works, each with its own characteristics.

The author clearly and deeply registered the main character. He fights vampires: bloodthirsty, cruel creatures who are afraid of garlic and the sun. The pain and loneliness of the protagonist is felt, the author makes you empathize with the only surviving person. The reader sees how he becomes a legend, turns into a nightmare of vampires.

2 Kill zone

The kill zone is a Russian work about profit-seekers, who are called stalkers. These people arm themselves to the maximum and go to the forbidden zone formed around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.Deadly traps and monsters await them in this territory. Hemul is one of the stalkers. However, at some point, not only monsters, but also other people begin to hunt for him.

The main character is real. The author drew a simple man who follows clear principles. Although he is not alien to reflections. It is fascinating to follow the adventures of the hero, someone will even project his own "I" onto him. Secondary characters complete the picture, talk about the world unknown to us.

1 Armaged-house

Everything is as usual in the world - deputies make promises, the police try to control order, scientists conduct research, and the rest of the people go about their daily business. However, the Apocalypse happens once a decade: the stars topple over into rivers, monsters emerge from the sea, water turns into blood. There is also a Gate, passing through which, you can start a new life.

Armaged House is a Russian social fantasy about a cataclysm that launches a new round of world development. This apocalypse requires sacrifice, forces people to huddle together and live according to the established pattern. Weak and unnecessary are filtered out, and meetings are held on the matter of the upcoming cataclysm.

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5 wild coast

The story of the book "Wild Coast" takes place in 2047. The nuclear war is already over, America is destroyed. The victorious countries set their own rules: ships patrol the oceans, satellites monitor the sky.Residents have already forgotten about the past, leading subsistence farming and exchanging goods with neighboring communities. However, the main character still dreams of returning back, so it is he who will have to revive the country.

This story will appeal to fans of the alternative development of the world or the Fallout computer game. Robinson Kim Stanley is little known in Russia, but very popular in the USA. This edition has a big plus - a detailed map that contributes to immersion in a new world.

4 Swan song. Last war

Swan song. The Last War is one of the most unusual representatives of the post-apocalyptic genre. The author took a lot from fantasy, including magic, supernatural creatures, epic battles. However, events take place in a world sprinkled with radioactive ash. Mankind is destroyed almost to the ground, monsters walk through the ruins of cities.

Not all monsters have lost their human appearance. However, there is no one to rally the remaining people. One day wrestler Black Frankenstein met an unusual girl. At the same time, Sister Horror found a glass ring. And the community boy learned how to kill monsters. The fate of mankind depends on these people.

3 kys

Kys is the best choice for connoisseurs of intellectual Russian prose. The action of the work takes place some time after a nuclear explosion. Strong shocks have already passed, many do not even remember what happened before. The "Former Ones" are introduced, who are very different from the people of the new generation. The latter have external features: a bird's tail, an extra finger, wool.And the Old Ones talk about some strange conflicts, doctors and politicians.

The main events of this ironic story unfold in the city of Fedor-Kuzmichsk, ruled by a man with the same name. Prior to this, the settlement was called Sergey-Sergeichsk, even earlier there was Ivan-Porfiryichsk, and quite a long time ago - Moscow.

2 Road

The Road is a best-selling novel by an American writer who is one of the best representatives of the philosophical post-apocalyptic genre. The book won the James Taite Memorial Award and the Pulitzer Prize. The world is destroyed after a global catastrophe. Father and son are walking along the road, trying to get to the sea. They're hungry, they're exhausted, they don't know what's going to happen around the next corner. However, as long as their faith is alive, there is hope.

McCarthy Cormac wasn't trying to write an action-packed action movie, but he was able to convey the soul of a shattered world. Based on the work, the film "The Road" with Viggo Mortenes in the title role was made.

1 Malville

The book about the post-apocalypse "Malville" was published in 1972, having won the title of classic of the genre. The main characters are the writer's contemporaries. They live in Malville Castle and own lands that miraculously survived after a nuclear war. Humanity is thrown back into the times of feudalism, people create communes. The writer leaves a message for future generations, but he believes in the human mind and fortitude.

The main characters live in a world where morality is mutilated. No one starts a family, no one believes, no one gives birth to children. 20 survivors are trying to create their own paradise outside the castle walls.We follow Emmanuel Comte, leader of the community. He recalls with nostalgia the time before the destruction of mankind.

Popular vote - which post-apocalyptic book do you think is the best?
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Bunker. Illusion

Abyss

cat cradle

Oryx and Corncrake

Day of the Triffids

Armaged-house

Kill zone

I'm a legend

rebirth

Age of the Dead

Malville

Road

kys

Swan song. Last war

wild coast

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