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The Dome in the Forest

Paul O. Williams (1981)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesPelbar Cycle #3
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.96

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

WarViolence

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple PovsEnsemble Cast

Synopsis

The conservative borders of Pelbar society continue to crumble with trade and intermarriage. A young woman emerging from the subterranean shelter that protected survivors of the long-ago nuclear war, precipitates a crisis threatening this peaceful progress.

Is The Dome in the Forest appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This post-apocalyptic fantasy explores cultural integration and societal change as survivors from different communities interact. Contains moderate violence from cultural conflicts and the aftermath of nuclear war, but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include war and violence.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Readers interested in rebuilding civilization after catastrophe and exploring how different cultures learn to coexist will find this engaging.

Tags

Post-Apocalyptic FantasySocial Science FictionDying Earth