39 pages 1 hour read

William Forstchen

One Second After

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Essay Topics

1.

Although One Second After is a work of fiction, EMP warfare is a very real threat. How does the book suggest we deal with this issue before it is too late?

2.

The Ford Edsel plays a prominent role. Discuss how the car is used to advance the plot as well as the purpose and meaning of vehicles in general.

3.

As a student of military history, John is haunted by the notion of barbarism. What tactics does he use to prevent Black Mountain from lapsing into the Dark Ages?