Bountyhunter--

Ever since I first heard of it, I'd thought I would want to see On The Beach, or, better yet, read the book (the author, Neville Shute, wrote for the long-defunct Nashville Banner newspaper). I was elated when I found it for a dime at a yard sale.

When I finally got around to reading it, I was in an absolute blue funk for close to two weeks! Most depressing thing I've ever read. Decided I did not want to see the movie!

Truly, TEOTWAWKI--everybody, & darn near everything, dies. I realize it was written as a nuclear parable, but still...

David