the mc in this novel “Jim” is just not cutting it. I typically enjoy reading books where the main character is exceptional at something or is obviously becoming exceptional as with a coming of age novel. but this guy’s actions just make him stupid. for example instead of chasing down the bad guy he just lets him go then that same guy comes back and kills 2 of the group. then another time, 5 days into the apocalypse and he personally has killed like 4-5 people and had numerous run ins with bad guys he and his group one night thought it would be a great idea to get drunk and have a freckin bonfire ON TOP OF A MOUNTAIN. that’s where I stopped. sorry but the mc is just a weak stupid moron and not interesting