Type of book: Young Adult
Focus: End of world/Apocalypse
Reading the reviews I was not sure what to expect from this book, some
say it’s good some say it’s bad. I take a middle ground in saying that
it is packed with fast paced action, interesting descriptions that might
make your stomach turn and mediocre dialogue between characters. It was
a fast and easy read and I was still hooked enough to want to get the
second book. (Warning, rest may contain mild spoilers).
I’m not a
fan of books where there are multiple characters with each chapter, but
I have to say that was an interesting quality of this book. Seeing the
end of the world from different characters really makes you appreciate
the horror the apocalypse is creating. Roberts’s purposeful lack of
explanation as to why this is occurring is both frustrating and
page-turning; you want to find out more about why the world is going so
wrong and how it might all end.
The lack of potential romance
within the novel is disappointing. There are some hints toward possible
relationships but all characters seem to be of mind that it is too dark
of a time to fall in love. I think if the end of the world was occurring
people, even teenagers like those in the book, would be trying to fool
around more than not. It is understandable that many are strangers but
as the book progresses connections are developed but the reader is left
wanting more than just hints of potential intimacy.
The
introduction of the character “Nothing” is an interesting add on to the
novel. It provides the reader with an understanding of the other
characters world view (one of the ones responsible for the chaos). One
draw back is at times the “Nothing” chapters, although respectfully
brief, get somewhat repetitive.
All together, I would rate this book a 3.5/5 total and 4/5 for its genre.
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