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On the Beach
- Narrated by: James Smillie
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
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- Jockette61
- 30-06-13
Essential listening
I read this book probably 35y ago - and every part of it has stayed with me. The audio version is thoroughly gripping - a quietly told tale of Armageddon. Whether reading the book or listening to it, it makes me sob every time.
As with other Shute books, yes it is very 'of its time' and could be seen as dated and too 'stiff upper lip-ish'. Don't let that put you off - this book will stay in your memory for a very long time.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-12-18
"On The Beach" is a moving novel, well narrated
"On The Beach" is both moving and memorable. It has some weaknesses but these do not ultimately detract from its power.
Set around 1960 (the near future when written), it follows the progress of a slow motion, world wide catastrophe through the story of a group of people living in and around Melbourne, Australia. In the year following a full scale nuclear war fought in the northern hemisphere, the lethal atmospheric radiation edges down the continent of Australia towards them.
It's an unusual novel even for the genre. There are elements of adventure; submarine missions and motor sports but they contain very little dramatic tension. Most of the novel is concerned with the surprisingly orderly demise of humanity, from a local and personal perspective.
Shute's style is often praised for its understatement. One could equally say that "On the Beach" is rather staid and parochial. There's droll small talk, pink gin and shorthand courses. The characters are quite well drawn but nonetheless they are all stock figures from a very anglo-saxon, middle class world. The novel is rather "square", even for its time.
The book has one major theme which is restated over and over again; the inevitability of a death which people face and at the same time cannot face. A kind of heartfelt but resigned refrain. One comes to like the people in the story and empathise with them as they find comfort in their hobbies and in each other.
The story moves quite evenly to its conclusion
Very good narration.
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- Mike
- 08-05-15
Thought provoking
This was an excellent audiobook for walking with. I could hardly wait until the next installment on my daily walk. Story thought provoking and narrator did a sterling job. Very good buy.
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- trigger
- 20-11-18
Great and sad.
Great story, would people be so brave in the modern era? I don't think so.
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- mr
- 21-06-13
solid post nuclear holocaust fiction
Would you consider the audio edition of On the Beach to be better than the print version?
Either version would have been good. Some people complained about the accents used. Personally I found them fine, only a few minor characters sounded off to my ear.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Moira. She's one of the central characters and was very engaging. Very well formed and completely believable. I felt more for her than any other character in the story.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Kind of hard to' enjoy'a scene in a book like this. It's a pretty harrowing read.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Listened to it in public so had to stop myself crying, but it was struggle.
Any additional comments?
A lovely, sad, accurate, if a little dated tale. Well worth a listen.
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- megrose
- 16-11-20
A warning for history
A prescient story for the troubled times we live in. Neville Shute can seem dated but this story strikes fear into any heart. The characters are all very different and have their own place in the story. Frankly it’s downright terrifying as the chances of us wiping ourselves out either by accident or on purpose seem more likely every passing day. Should be compulsory reading.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-02-19
brilliant
1 of the best books of all time! the story is both uplifting, but tragic.
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- Jenny
- 09-06-10
A Beach like any other?
This was my first audible book, and I could not have chosen better.
The words were brought to life by the excellent narration, which was exactly the right timbre. The relationships were portrayed very well, and even the sad moments, and of course there are many, as is usual with Shute, were memorable.
I canot wait for more of this authors work to be available.
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- Peter Corser
- 23-11-20
One of the bleakest most magnificent books ever
just a really excellent and interesting story. Very well narrated. It's very bleak and rightly so.
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- Somebodyelse
- 05-08-20
Enjoyable but not the best Neville Shute.
It’s a good enough listen, but I think there are better NS books out there which are more exciting.
I appreciate that books are very personal though, and what one person enjoys, another might not.
The book is not particularly fast paced, and hasn’t dated well. It feels as if he just ran out of steam when writing this one. That said I like the narrator and it’s an easy enough listen. Just not sure I’d listen again.
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- Jason
- 28-12-10
What could have been.
An almost true story about the aftermath of the very brief WWIII (due to the inclusion of nukes). Considering how one man prevented this from happening during the Cuban Missile Crisis, this story is quite realistic. It lets you look into the psychology of people who have the luxury/curse of knowing the date of their death because of the upcoming nuclear fallout. It gives them fear while also letting them truly live. It's an interesting concept to observe as you wonder just how you would live if you knew when you were going to die. Nevil Shute pulls no punches as this is a very sad story overall.
Be warned however that unless you find the subject matter fascinating you may not greatly enjoy this. It can be a little depressing and there isn't much excitement in the story. It is more about observing how ordinary people in Australia live knowing they will soon be dead because of a war they did not want.
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- Soccerman71
- 22-07-15
Dying With Dignity
Where does On the Beach rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
On the Beach is definitely the best apocalyptic audiobook I've listened to. It's a classic for a reason and Nevil Shute handled his subject matter masterfully.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
How to answer this one. Not really 'edge of my seat' as I knew going into it what the outcome would be. I would say that the plot definitely kept me 100% engaged with the characters the entire time.
What does James Smillie bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
James Smillie did a brilliant job of bringing this classic to audio form. For me, one of the biggest compliments I can pay a reader is that they don't get in the way of the source material...and he definitely passes this test. I also believe that he does a great job of really bringing life into the different characters.
If you could rename On the Beach, what would you call it?
Just like my title, "Dying with Dignity." That said, I wouldn't want to rename the novel. On the Beach is a naval phrase for "out of commission", and I believe that covers things perfectly.
Any additional comments?
I went into this expecting all doom and gloom and, don't get me wrong, that is definitely always there. However, this isn't some sort of nihilistic view of the end of the world.
I grew to love the characters and the dignity with which they faced their certain outcome. Shute paints a picture of the end of the world really bringing out the best of the human race instead of a more Cormac McCarthy viewpoint (with all respect to both authors).
The thought of unavoidable death in the means of a radioactive cloud that is ruthlessly making its way south is horrific, but the characters Shute has created are heroes in my mind in the manner of how they individually deal with this fact.
This novel isn't for everyone and I would definitely stay away from this (as well as most apocalyptic novels) if you tend towards depression due to the last 3 chapters alone. However, if the subject matter interests you and if you are a fan of novels such as "Alas, Babylon", then I couldn't recommend this novel more. Again, it's a classic for a reason.
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- apocalyptic fiction
- 06-09-12
Nuclear War Classic
On the Beach, written by Nevil Shute and published in 1957 is a somber post apocalyptic novel that follows survivors in Australia after a nuclear war and subsequent radioactive fallout has contaminated most of the world. Much of the story revolves around an American nuclear submarine, the last of the US Navy, docked in Melbourne and under the command of Captain Dwight Towers. The post apocalyptic world has been contaminated with high levels of radiation stemming from the use of cobalt bombs by the Russian and Chinese military forces. This story is character driven, focusing on the struggle for people to maintain some sense of purpose in spite of their doom. It was slightly disappointing that most of the people in On the Beach basically give up and passively accept death. Why didn’t they attempt to create a shelter in which some people could survive until the levels of radioactivity decreased? (scientists mention several times that the radioactive cobalt has a 5-10 year half-life) Released at the height of the Cold War, On the Beach has elements of a warning or cautionary tale and is clearly written with some political intentions in mind. While On the Beach is a well written novel that explores some important ideas worthy of consideration, it is slow-paced and uneventful at times. If you are looking for excitement and entertainment you may want to look at some other reading options.
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- bionichands
- 21-03-12
well read classic novel of post nuclear apocalypse
I've had this book on my list to read for quite a long time. I was glad to finally find it on audible, and it didn't disappoint. If you're a fan of Hemingway's war novels, I'd say this would be a safe bet for you. Its a little sad and depressing given the bleak subject matter, but still a good and ultimately rewarding read.
My favorite part of the audiobook was the narrator who does a fantastic job. In particular, I loved his voice for Capt. Towers. Sounds like a weird mix of Christopher Walken and Dean Martin! I quite enjoyed it.
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- Darryl
- 15-08-16
Classic apocalyptic
This is simply a classic and well written. Not as brutal as The Road, but still powerful as the people can do nothing but wait and find ways to fill their remaining days with distraction. I've read this and now listened to it a couple more times and it has aged well. One of the early apocalyptic novels, and one of the best. No zombies, no ridiculous shoot em up stuff, just realism.
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- D. Tucker
- 03-04-14
Facing the end with poise
If you could sum up On the Beach in three words, what would they be?
Satisfying. Tragic. Resilient.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Peter Holmes. He seems to entertain no illusions about the future of the world, but doesn't seem to be despondent like Moira, or optimistic to the point of delusion like Dwight or Mary. His argument with his wife over the pills, the fruition of his frustration over her choice to be blissfully ignorant is compelling. He is a realist, but not without a sense of hope.
What do you think the narrator could have done better?
Nothing. All inflections and accents done sublimely.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When the source of the radio transmissions was found, it was a particularly bleak moment, but it was the feeling I needed at that time.
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- Stephen E. Russell
- 19-09-20
On The Beach...where I would be
This book is not it all what I expected it to be when I opened it and begin to listen. The love story within groups your heart and seems as though it’s going to break it but in the end it all makes sense and you know that’s the only way it could end.
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- robin shaw
- 07-08-20
sad but relevant to today's world situation
exceptionally good narration
describing an awful situation.
a very human story
of pain and happiness
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- Matt Lagrotte
- 18-04-12
Pretty Good Story
If you could sum up On the Beach in three words, what would they be?
Sad, Real, Brandy
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Maybe more details during the sub missions.
Which scene was your favorite?
I didn't really have a favorite.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No. it just made me very sad.
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- Mark
- 13-03-11
One of the Best Doomday Novels
Any thought of doomsday is not attractive. This novel portrays a possible scenario of the elimation of mankind based upon faulty information.
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