What about Kevin Pierce’s performance did you like?
Kevin always does a great job narrating. His performance doesn’t distract from a story, but enhances the impact.
Any additional comments?
This time it is a pandemic, no zombies, but the standard breakdown of society and everyone heads for the hills. The story develops well, jumping between characters and character groups. I liked the concept of the “fish out of water” Irish couple. Nothing really new or unique here, but the story moves along well with a good mix of people. The conflict between the overbearing self proclaimed leader and the rest of his group is well done. The book ends abruptly and a bit short at 5 1/2 hours with a teaser for the next book.
Kevin Pierce does his usual bang up job of narration with the exception of the Irish accent. I’ve been to Ireland many times, so I know one when I hear it. This one varies between British and Aussie with occasional lapses into something mysterious. Then again, he may have been confused by the character who while an Irish male, seems to be living in Britain by what he says and does not Dublin. The female Irish character seems to have an American accent.
Overall it is a good addition to the genre, and even pays tribute to a few other well known dystopian authors. I look forward to listening to book 2.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.