On the Beach
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About this book
A novel about the survivors of an atomic war, who face an inevitable end as radiation poisoning moves toward Australia from the North.
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4.0/5 · 51490 readers · 347 pages · ≈ 6 h 26 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read On the Beach?
About ≈ 6 h 26 m — 347 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is On the Beach?
347 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is On the Beach?
It sits on the Science Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Has On the Beach been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include On the Beach (1959).
Is On the Beach in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Where does On the Beach take place?
It is set in Australia during 1963.
Who wrote On the Beach?
Nevil Shute (1899–1960).
Setting
Australia
Time period
1963