The Dome in the Forest: (#3) [Mass Market Paperback]

Paul O. Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 12, 1985

More than one thousand years in the future, the conservative borders of Pelbar society continue to crumble as the people of Pelbar conduct trade, form friendships, and intermarry with members of the tribes now settled peacefully around the citadel of Northwall. Not all agree with the changes, however, and long instead for the old times of conflict and rigid order. Igniting the tension is the discovery of a mysterious subterranean shelter, where the descendants of survivors of the long-ago nuclear war live. A young woman from the shelter and the shocking revelations she brings precipitate a crisis that will profoundly affect the futures of plainsmen and citadelfolk alike.

 

The Dome in the Forest is the third volume and one of the most exciting tales in the Pelbar Cycle, a classic series of seven postapocalyptic novels about the people of Pelbar.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

In addition to the Pelbar series, Paul O. Williams (1935-2009) is the author of The Man from Far Cloud and Outside Robins Sing: Selected Haiku as well as The Nick of Time: Essays on Haiku Aesthetics, and several other books.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Del Rey (September 12, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345330412
• ISBN-13: 978-0345330413
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,741,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Northwall book, June 28, 2002

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This review is from: The Dome in the Forest (Mass Market Paperback)

1100 years had passsed since The Time of the Fire, and civilization was slowly returning to what had been the Mississippi Valley. The male-dominated plains nomads had begun to settle peacefully around the citadel of Northwall, where they freely married with townsfolk. A new culture was evolving. But all was not well. Pelbarigan's conservative families longed for the old times: when their city led and Northwall followed; when plainsmen and citadelfolk were enemies. . .when women ordered & men obeyed!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Pelbar Cycle, June 29, 2009

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This review is from: The Dome in the Forest: The Pelbar Cycle, Book Three (Beyond Armageddon) (Bk. 3) (Paperback)

I "The Dome in the Forest" years ago but missed some of the other volumes in the Pelbar Cycle. Re-reading this story just confirms that the series is one of those hidden gems of the genre.

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pelbar Novels Are Refreshing, January 24, 2008

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This review is from: The Dome in the Forest: The Pelbar Cycle, Book Three (Beyond Armageddon) (Bk. 3) (Paperback)

The Pelbar novels are refreshing, and quite enjoyable. The writing is readable, although not riveting, and the basic societal environment is quite interesting. Characterization is above average.

What I like most about these books, however, is the author's ability to make plausible the idea that problems can be solved with something other than fear and violence. This is a pleasing anodyne to Hollywood and the Republican Party.