Final Blackout

It's a little hard to be objective about anything written by L. Ron Hubbard. Founder of his own religion, he was also a pulp writer in the 1930's and 40's. Most people think of him today as that "Scientology" guy. His last multi-part novel, Battlefield Earth, was everywhere to be found in the last c......more

The concepts contained in this book are what make it above-average. It is not brilliantly written, but it is outstandingly thought-provoking. The basic premise is that the United States quit partway through a World War that continued on for many years after, turning into a devastating stalemate that......more

Let's give credit where it is due. This was a satisfying read and "The Lieutenant" a thought-provoking character. I couldn't help feel that much of the happenings in "Final Blackout" might well have occurred within the world created by H.G. Wells in the 1936 film Things to Come: _ decades of war with......more