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Monks preserve scientific knowledge in a post-nuclear monastery as civilization rebuilds and collapses again across centuries.
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Monks preserve scientific knowledge in a post-nuclear monastery as civilization rebuilds and collapses again across centuries.
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Highly unusual After the Holocaust novel. In the far future, 20th century texts are preserved in a monastery, as "sacred books". The monks preserve for centuries what little science there is, and have saved the science texts and blueprints from destruction many times, also making beautifully illuminated copies. As the story opens to a world run on a basically fuedal lines, science is again becoming fashionable, as a hobby of rich men, at perhaps 18th or early 19th century level of comprehesio...
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Nuclear devastation aftermath and isolated violent deaths shown.
Profanity
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Occasional mild language in dialogue.
Substance use
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Sacramental wine used in religious contexts.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Catholic monastery, rituals, clergy, and faith central throughout.
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present.
Political content
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Recurring themes on war, technology, and societal cycles.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Widespread suffering from war, famine, and societal collapse.
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