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Davy by Edgar Pangborn

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In Davy, did you enjoy ...

... the post-apocalyptic journey of rediscovering civilization?

A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr.

If you were captivated by Davy's trek through a world rebuilding itself after collapse, you'll love A Canticle for Leibowitz. The novel follows generations of monks in a desert abbey as they safeguard remnants of lost knowledge and culture, blending hope, humor, and tragedy in a richly imagined post-nuclear landscape.

... intimate, character-driven coming-of-age in a ruined world?

Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban

If Davy's personal growth and transformation in a fractured society drew you in, Riddley Walker offers a similarly poignant journey. You'll follow young Riddley as he navigates a linguistically inventive, post-apocalyptic England, wrestling with myth, knowledge, and his own identity.

... deep philosophical exploration of society and the self?

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you appreciated the thoughtful examination of freedom, morality, and society in Davy, then The Dispossessed will resonate with you. Le Guin weaves the story of Shevek, a physicist challenging the boundaries of his utopian world, posing powerful questions about community, individuality, and ethics.

... hopeful resilience and rebuilding after global catastrophe?

Earth Abides by George R. Stewart

If you found solace in the quiet optimism and rebuilding spirit of Davy, you’ll be moved by Earth Abides. Follow Isherwood Williams as he survives a plague that wipes out civilization and gradually leads a handful of survivors toward a new beginning, exploring what endures and what must change.

... soft science fiction centered on society and character?

Mockingbird by Walter Tevis

If the focus on human relationships, social structure, and gentle speculative elements in Davy appealed to you, Mockingbird will be a compelling read. Tevis crafts a future where humanity is fading, following the intertwined stories of a robot and the last literate humans in a quietly haunting, character-driven tale.

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