Author:Ben Elton
SMALL, WELL APPOINTED FUTURE. SEMI DETACHED.
If the end of the world is nigh, then surely it's only sensible to make alternative arrangements. Certainly the Earth has its points, but what most people need is something smaller and more manageable. Of course there are those who say that's planetary treason, but who cares what the weirdos and terrorists think? Not Nathan. All he cares is that his movie gets made and that there's somebody left to see it.
In marketing terms the end of the world will be very big. Anyone trying to save it should remember that.
A subtle unfolding of character and history camouflaged in battle-dress-an absorbing portrait of lives lived at the edges of terror and beauty. Koch is a powerful writer and this is a fine book
—— Erica Wagner , The TimesA gripping tale, a convincing, page turning evocation of recent history, full of compelling characters, tumultuous events and just plain excitement
—— Richard Bernstein , New York TimesMagnificent-in its humanity and honesty, and the maturity of its storytelling, it belongs with the finest products of that sad and wasteful history
—— Michael Hulse , Spectator[A] big, juicy middle-American apple pie of a book, sometimes tart but mostly sweet
—— Los Angeles TimesGood news for fans of Fried Green Tomatoes... The action does not let up for a minute
—— New York Times Book Review