The Cuban Missile Crisis has everyone in the neighborhood talking about nuclear war, but only Scott’s dad builds a bomb shelter for his family. Then the worst happens, and everyone wants to get in the shelter.

Ich habe von Morton Rhue bereits "Die Welle" und "Boot Camp" gelesen, dementsprechend hatte ich hohe Erwartungen an das Buch.
Diese wurden leider etwas enttäuscht - " Über uns Stille" ist zwar kein schlechtes Buch, mir aber ein bisschen zu langweilig. Die Kapitel enden zwar immer mit einem Cliffhanger, was mir gut gefallen hat, aber insgesamt ist die Handlung leider nicht sehr überraschend und hat keine großen Hoch- oder Tiefpunkte - mir haben Stellen gefehlt, die mich absolut schocken/überraschen/gruseln etc. ( )

I read this book after my 12 yr old recommended it. I found it to be interesting and very well written. I'm looking forward to more by this author and more recommendations from my young reader. ( )

A terrifying Cold War alternative history. Reminds me of some chilling Twilight Zone episodes. ( )

I quite enjoyed this young adult fiction book. It was fascinating to read from the young narrator's point of view. Hearing the concerns and questions about impending war from a child's perspective is eye opening. This situation in the early 60's when the threat of nuclear war was very real and people were living in a world of uncertainty was interesting to read. The situations that arose when the food was running out and the tempers were rising created a terrific dynamic between the characters. I loved how the author explains at the end that the premise for the book was based on his father's preparation of a bomb shelter while he was a child. Quick read and most enjoyable. ( )