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On the Beach: Book Guide, Author and Facts

On the Beach by Nevil Shute — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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A novel about the survivors of an atomic war, who face an inevitable end as radiation poisoning moves toward Australia from the North.

Quick facts about On the Beach

  • Title: On the Beach
  • Author: Nevil Shute
  • First published: 1957
  • Genre: atomic bomb, english science fiction, fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL2779754W

Where to read On the Beach

On the Beach by Nevil Shute is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is On the Beach about?

A novel about the survivors of an atomic war, who face an inevitable end as radiation poisoning moves toward Australia from the North..

Who wrote On the Beach?

On the Beach was written by Nevil Shute.

When was On the Beach published?

On the Beach was first published in 1957.

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