meteorological enclave created by an inversion (i.e., air only rising, not falling), but he views its existence as so unlikely that it is only a theoretical possibility. Major themes Seeing the story as a conflict between an innocent girl and a domineering male scientist bent on controlling the valley, reviewers have found themes such as the destructiveness of science (at least when it is separated from conscience), the corrupting effect of the desire for power, and the moral value of individual freedom. Ann's sensitivity and love of nature are viewed as contrasting with Loomis' callous reasoning and selfish compulsion to take control. Writing for The Spectator in April 1975, Peter Ackroyd concludes that "science turns paradise sour." Reviews the same year in The Junior Bookshelf and Times Literary Supplement described Ann as an unwilling Eve who "finally refuses to begin the whole story over again." Another major theme of this book is survival, because the whole story is about surviving after a nuclear holocaust. Adaptations Soon after the book was published it was serialised in the UK in the teenage magazine Jackie. In February 1984, the BBC presented a film adaptation for its Play for Today series in which the setting was changed from America to Wales. Z for Zachariah, a 2015 film adaptation of the novel premiered in January 2015 with financing from Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and Material Pictures. Eschewing the central Adam/Eve theme and its deconstruction of abusive and controlling relationships, it adds a third character and involves a love triangle. It stars Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Chris Pine. Craig Zobel directs from an adapted script by Nissar Modi. Filming took place on New Zealand's Banks Peninsula and in the small former coal mining town of Welch, West Virginia. References External links Z for Zachariah study guide Z for Zachariah reviews 1975 to 1984 Notes about Z for Zachariah Variety 2013 Z for Zachariah film article 1974 American novels 1974 children's books 1974 science fiction novels American science fiction novels Children's science fiction novels American children's novels American post-apocalyptic novels Fictional diaries Novels published posthumously Edgar Award-winning works American novels adapted into films Science fiction novels adapted into films Television shows based on American novels 1984 television films 1984 films Play for Today Atheneum Books books