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Title: After 25 years, this book is still in my mind
Review: While looking for new books on this website, I came upon the reviews of "On the Beach," which I first read 25 years ago. It amazed me to find several negative reviews as I found it one of the most compelling and memorable novels I've ever read. In the late 70s, I casually picked up the book while visiting my aunt. With no review or introduction in mind, I started reading. The book begins in such a normal fashion with no hint of the coming apocalypse. When I realized what was happening, I was stunned -- almost sick to my stomach. I'm still amazed that Neville Shute also wrote "A Town Like Alice," which is equally compelling, yet totally different.
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