I’ve not read “On the Beach” but I intend too. However, I did see the movie and I can say it is about the most depressing movie I’ve ever seen. It actually gave me nightmares.
That novel, though depressing, is IMO is hardly the most scientifically accurate thing I've ever read. Nevil Shute didn't take the half-life thing into account.
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham... now that shares the crap outta me.
39 posted on 04/03/2009 10:12:20 PM PDT by coydog
(Proud to have slept through the Obama coronation!)