The Hospital Ship
The Hospital Ship by Martin Bax is a literary work published by Rocket 88 in July 2013, featuring 196 pages in English. This edition revives Bax’s seminal cult novel originally released in 1976, exploring the harrowing journey of a hospital ship that collects casualties from around the globe. The narrative delves into the lives of individuals suffering from severe psychic withdrawal and groups of autistic children, all victims of a catastrophic worldwide disaster.
Readers will find a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition as the hospital ship navigates through a landscape marked by chaos and despair. The story addresses themes of survival and the impact of a holocaust that looms over its characters, presenting a unique blend of fiction and science fiction within an apocalyptic context. This edition invites readers to reflect on the complexities of mental health and societal breakdown as the ship struggles to maintain its purpose amidst overwhelming challenges.
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Originally published in 1976, Martin Bax’s seminal cult novel is back in print after three decades. From harbours around the world, the hospital ship picks up casualties, emergency cases of men and women in states of severe psychic withdrawal and large groups of autistic children. They are victims of a worldwide disaster; a holocaust that spreads as the hospital ship sails on, struggling to save itself from its own lunacy.
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