Time Before This [Paperback]

Nicholas Monsarrat (Author)

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Publication Date: January 2, 2009

On the icy slopes of the great ice-mountain of Bylot Island, set against the metallic blue of the Canadian Arctic sky, Shepherd has a vision of the world as it used to be, before the human race was weakened by stupidity and greed. Peter Benton, the young journalist to whom Shepherd tells his story, is dramatically snapped out of his cozy cynicism and indolent denial of responsibility, to face a dreadful reality. He discovers that he can no longer take a back-seat in the rapid self-destruction of the world, and is forced to make a momentous decision.

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About the Author

Nicholas Monsarrat was born in Liverpool and educated at Cambridge University, where he studied law. His career as a solicitor encountered a swift end when he decided to leave Liverpool for London, with a half-finished manuscript under his arm and £40 in his pocket. His first book to attract attention was the largely autobiographical 'This is the Schoolroom'. During World War II he joined the Royal Navy and served in corvettes. His war experience provided the framework for the novel 'HMS Marlborough will enter Harbour', one of his best known books. 'The Cruel Sea' was made into a classic film starring Jack Hawkins. Established as a top name writer, Monsarrat's career concluded with 'The Master Mariner'. Well known for his concise story telling and tense narrative, he became one of the most successful novelists of the twentieth century, whose rich and varied collection bears the hallmarks of a truly gifted writer. A professional who gives us our money's worth. The entertainment value is high' - Daily Telegraph

Product Details

• Paperback: 106 pages
• Publisher: House of Stratus (January 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842321595
• ISBN-13: 978-1842321591
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,876,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, October 3, 2007

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This review is from: Time Before This (Paperback)

This story was recommended from a blog I [formerly] respected. It is a sorta sci-fi story. But it ended when I thought the story should have been beginning. This would have made a great first chapter or two of a larger, more detailed, yarn.