The Postman
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In 'The Postman', David Brin tells the story of Gordon Krantz, a survivor in a post-apocalyptic America who finds an old U.S.
Postal Service uniform and claims to be a mail carrier and federal inspector for the 'Restored United States of America'.
Initially, this is a ruse to gain food and shelter, but it soon becomes a powerful symbol of hope and the potential for rebuilding civilization.
The novel explores themes of the fragility of civil society, the importance of belief in tradition and national identity, and the perseverance of community in the face of catastrophic collapse.
It follows Krantz's journey as he delivers mail, appoints other postal workers, and allies with various groups to resist the oppressive forces of the Holnists and other enemies of the nascent civilization.
Postal Service uniform and claims to be a mail carrier and federal inspector for the 'Restored United States of America'.
Initially, this is a ruse to gain food and shelter, but it soon becomes a powerful symbol of hope and the potential for rebuilding civilization.
The novel explores themes of the fragility of civil society, the importance of belief in tradition and national identity, and the perseverance of community in the face of catastrophic collapse.
It follows Krantz's journey as he delivers mail, appoints other postal workers, and allies with various groups to resist the oppressive forces of the Holnists and other enemies of the nascent civilization.
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