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The Postman
Published 1985 by Bantam · 294 pages
Hugo · 1986
FinalistNebula · 1986
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10 award entries · 7 books · 3 wins · 1984–2003
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Synopsis
In an Oregon devastated by nuclear war and plague, a wanderer finds a mail carrier's uniform and poses as an inspector from a restored United States. The deception prompts isolated communities to reconnect and resist local warlords.
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Details
- Author nationality
- United States
- Adaptation
- The Postman (film, 1997)
- ISBN
- 9780553051070