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- Scott and Karl delve into James Howard Kunstler's 2008 end-of-days novel, World Made by Hand.
James Howard Kunstler is an American author, social critic, public speaker, and blogger, perhaps best known for his 2005 novel, The Long Emergency. He has an active podcast, KunstlerCast, where you can find more of his honest urban commentary.
World Made by Hand is from your typical post-apocalyptic novel. Scott says, "It's not an unpleasant world that he pictures for us after the simplification." Karl believes that Kunstler is even optimistic despite the novel being set in a post-oil American future.
Scott points out, "This is a world where everything feels big. They grieve more, there's more death and it's closer, but they care more about the people that they do have, too."
Tune in to hear the duo's discussion of this dystopian science-fiction novel. Brought to you by onlinegreatbooks.com.
Fascinating podcast!
Im on the last book in the 4 part series. I really liked the books. Its a good view of a post apocalyptic world. Most post apocalyptic stories are extremely negative and offer little hope for anyone. Kunstler paints, which I believe, is a more realistic view of the scenario. He shows how humans can be self organizing and how they reform local communities.
Good grief I've not actually heard an objective and balanced book review in ages, anywhere! It's good to have found you.
The novels are based in Union Grove which is modelled on the current town he resides in, Greenwich. The pre civil war name for Greenwich was Union.
Part of the story also focuses on nuclear bombs taking out DC and LA. At the moment that isn't too much of a reach either.
You also iterate a point I often make, alternative power is a hope not a plan.
I should also add that JHK is actually a registered Democrat. As he says he hasn't left the Democrat party, it left him. He, like I, is a JFK Democrat. Certainly JFK wouldn't recognise the party at all now.
Sooo much better than being a rethuglican!!
Yeah women should be and remain in the house
And the senate
50 shades of grey for middle-aged men haha. But I guess post apocalyptic stories are kinda like pizza and bjs.