The Last Town On Earth
The Last Town On Earth
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
392
Novel • Fiction
Washington • 1910s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Last Town on Earth by Thomas Mullen is set in the fictional town of Commonwealth, Washington during World War I, where a small, self-isolated community founded by Charles Worthy faces external threats including spies and the deadly 1918 Spanish Flu. The town quarantines itself, but tensions rise when Philip Worthy allows a potentially infected soldier in, leading to a desperate struggle for survival amidst moral dilemmas, loyalty tests, and the fear of betrayal. The book contains themes of warfare and disease.
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Thomas Mullen's The Last Town On Earth has garnered praise for its gripping historical narrative set during the 1918 flu pandemic, highlighting moral dilemmas and social conflict. Critics appreciate its rich character development and well-researched backdrop but note that the pacing can be uneven at times. Overall, a thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Last Town On Earth?
Readers who relish historical fiction with moral dilemmas and atmospheric settings, much like those in The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck or The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, will enjoy The Last Town on Earth by Thomas Mullen, set during the 1918 influenza pandemic and exploring themes of community and survival.
8,319 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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392
Novel • Fiction
Washington • 1910s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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