The Dawning

by Hugh B. Cave

Book Overview

Crime, drugs, and pollution have made the cities of the world virtually inhabitable, and the air and water are slowly killing the residents who remain. A small group of survivors escapes to the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 084394739X
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Leisure Books
• Length: 359 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.0" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

Very Good Book

Well for starters, it's not really scary. But it does keep you on the edge. It's really intresting and it's a page-turner. Somehow you feel that it's real and that it's possible that someday, mother earth would get angry and try to get even with us. It's scary and this should let us think twice about the things we humans do to her.

An interesting novel that I couldn't put down!

The Dawning is not the typical horror novel at all. In fact, its a character study of sorts with spookiness thrown in. It tells the story of a world that is dying, where there is crime, drugs and pollution taking over. A group of people decide to leave their city life behind and start a new life in the wilderness. Only there's something waiting for them there.I found that I liked the way he took all of these different characters and put them together. The way they interacted was realistic. Cuyler was definitely stereotypical but unfortunately, I have a couple of neighbors who could be his evil twin. There's plenty of adventure and a little romance thrown in all the while telling a story that could possibly come true someday. The concept of nature striking back is a rather interesting and thought-provoking one. It makes you take a look at the way humans treat the planet and reminds us that what we have been doing is not good for our earth. This book won't appeal at all to people looking for traditional horror but can be enjoyed immensely if you have an open mind. I literally sat there for hours glued to this book and found myself almost wishing that I was there in this new fictional world at the end. I loved it!

Couldn't put it down!

I story that makes you think about the consequences of all mankinds, as well as, you own actions! I must read for horror, fantasy or sci-fi readers!

The title hints at so many meanings

Who hasn't at least considered the possibility that our actions will one day destroy our planet? In THE DAWNING, prolific writer Hugh B. Cave takes us on a journey to a not-so-distant time when the earth has finally been ravaged by pollution, senseless violence and total disregard for nature. A small group of survivors decides to abandon the dangerous city and strike out for the north Canada wilderness. Equipping themselves with canoes, basic food staples, weapons and small tools, these 10 people start on a quest to find an unpolluted haven to live out the rest of their lives. What they don't anticipate is that nature has taken on a more active role in protecting her remaining resources. Each member of the group soon discovers that a desire for survival is not enough. Cuyler, the group's self-proclaimed woodsman, kills animals with abandon and treats everyone around him with disdain. He, too, soon discovers that his actions have dire consequences for himself and everyone else. This is a sobering morality tale. The language is somewhat stilted; I'm not sure I know anyone who speaks like these characters. However, the story itself is haunting, and yet manages to provide a sense of hope for human survival. I was surprised at how quickly I became involved in the story, and how I rushed to reach the conclusion. Cave is an eloquent writer, and this latest is a great example of his ability to touch the very subjects most important to us.

i could not put this book down!!!!!

I picked up this book this past week and read it in one day , it was that good!! It really makes you think about what could happen one day if we continue to ignore the damage we do to the enviroment. It leaves you breathless and scared that things could end up so bad and also leaves you with hope at the end that there just might be a chance.. pick up a copy you will not be disappointed!!!!!