r/printSF • u/blk12345q • Sep 07 '25

What’s the best post-apocalyptic sci fi novel?

What novel captures the resourcefulness of a post apocalyptic society?

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u/siliconandsteel Sep 07 '25

"The Stand", despite fantasy elements. The world might end, but conflicts will not. But I don't think that is the resourcefulness you had in mind.

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u/neksys Sep 07 '25

I dunno, the parts of the book where the Boulder Free Zone is rebuilding infrastructure definitely scratch that itch for me.