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Synopsis
"Suppose the war took a sudden turn for the worse from the scientific point of view? Suppose some bright scientist on the enemy side found a truly terrible weapon?" This was John Russell Fearn's main premise for Aftermath, written two years before the end of the second World War.
Is Aftermath appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A post-WWII speculative novel exploring the aftermath of a devastating scientific weapon used in war. Expect wartime violence, mass destruction, and survival themes, but limited graphic detail given the 1952 publication context.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mass death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in classic speculative fiction about the consequences of war and scientific weapons will find this thought-provoking.