“If there is a God who made us and we did wrong before His eyes—as George says—at least we did wrong only because we were as God made us, and I do not think that He should set traps. Oh, you should know better than George! Let us not bring all that back into the world again—the angry God, the mean God—the one who does not tell us the rules of the game, and then strikes us when we break them. Let us not bring Him back.”
In this dystopian tale, the protagonist, a survivor of the plague, navigates a world where society has collapsed and the remnants of humanity struggle to rebuild. The novel explores themes of survival, adaptation, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. more
George R. Stewart was an American novelist known for his historical novels, often set in the American West. His works delve into history, culture, and human nature, offering a deep exploration of the American experience. Born on May 31, 1895, Stewart passed away on August 22, 1980. more
“An evil woman sends her husband away and wails her evil fate”
“Fate had kept me alive just to get to this point, just to see if I was listening.”
“If we are to tempt fate, then let us not be cowards about it.”