You should read « Ravage » by Barjavel.It’s a French dystopian novel that explores the very same issue: humanity’s extreme dependence on electricity. It’s a gripping and thought-provoking read !
Glad to know you are OK. When the electricity went out my mobile phone went also off the grid. It is a curious experience to live like we used to before mobile phones and the internet. The total lack of communication contrasts with modern living
Well said, Noelia - I totally feel you! I was also reflecting on how dependent we are on the ‘basics’ and how utterly unprepared we are to live without them. We lost water too (apparently it needs electricity - who knew?), so rural life does have its downsides. This morning, I woke up around 6:30 to the room lights I’d forgotten to turn off… and honestly, I smiled like I’d just been reunited with an old friend!
Yeah, I learned about the water in the house being linked to electricity in the house we were renting before. We did not have that problem in the new one :-)
You should read « Ravage » by Barjavel.It’s a French dystopian novel that explores the very same issue: humanity’s extreme dependence on electricity. It’s a gripping and thought-provoking read !
Je note! Tu penses que je pourrais le comprendre avec mon niveau de français? ;-)
Is there an English version?
Yes, it has been translated into English under the title « Ashes, Ashes. »
Thank you!
Glad to know you are OK. When the electricity went out my mobile phone went also off the grid. It is a curious experience to live like we used to before mobile phones and the internet. The total lack of communication contrasts with modern living
Well said, Noelia - I totally feel you! I was also reflecting on how dependent we are on the ‘basics’ and how utterly unprepared we are to live without them. We lost water too (apparently it needs electricity - who knew?), so rural life does have its downsides. This morning, I woke up around 6:30 to the room lights I’d forgotten to turn off… and honestly, I smiled like I’d just been reunited with an old friend!
Yeah, I learned about the water in the house being linked to electricity in the house we were renting before. We did not have that problem in the new one :-)