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The Death of Grass
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:33 pm
by moominmama
Dear all,
for a bit of 'light' reading can i suggest the Death of Grass by John Christopher.
actually not that 'light', a bit grim really
Re: The Death of Grass
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:30 pm
by jansman
For me,it is a story second only to Day Of The Triffids.
Rather apt too,given the poor veg crops!
Re: The Death of Grass
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:50 pm
by Zunzuncito
I second (or third) that suggestion - only read it for the first time last year and enjoyed it. Considering the book was written in the 50's its fascinating how accurate I still think most of it is, especially in the current climate re crops etc.
It certainly isn't a particularly cheery read though - however, if the world goes to hell in a hand basket I doubt life would be
Re: The Death of Grass
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:22 pm
by Ara
Day of the Triffids is my favourite since we read it at school back in the 70s. Our English teacher recommended Death of Grass which I recently re-read. Another of John Christopher's books : A Wrinkle in the Skin I also like. Death of Grass in particular shows how quickly society falls apart.
Re: The Death of Grass
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:31 am
by piglet
Death of grass
Currently playing on BBC 4extra