rebuilding-communication-networks

The establishment of a postal route serves as a means to reconnect isolated enclaves and foster community.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Postman (1985)David Brin

Preamble

Gordon Krantz, a survivor of the Doomwar, wanders a post-apocalyptic United States seeking something to believe in. By chance, he assumes the role of a 'Restored United States' postal inspector, becoming a symbol of hope and unity for isolated communities. As he establishes a new postal route in the Pacific Northwest, he struggles with feelings of fraudulence but ultimately must defend the emerging society against extremist threats.