Countdown by Julian F. Grow

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Author Grow, Julian F.
Title Countdown
Note Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Countdown" by Julian F. Grow is a science fiction story written in the early 1960s. This book explores the dire implications of nuclear warfare, set against the backdrop of a tense geopolitical climate. Through a countdown structure, it emphasizes the precarious balance of power between nations and the human capacity for destruction. The narrative unfolds in a world marked by ten years of uneasy peace after a catastrophic event, known as the Hour of Tragedy. The story revolves around three men from different nations, each positioned at the helm of their respective military networks, and faced with a dire choice: press the red button to unleash chaos or wait in uncertainty. Each man grapples with the burden of responsibility over millions of lives while confronting their existential fears. As tensions rise, the story delves into the fragility of the human psyche, ultimately culminating in a climactic moment where one man’s finger hovers over the button that could change the course of history forever. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Cold War -- Fiction
Subject Nuclear weapons -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 61374
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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