This is the third book I’ve read/listened to by this author. I’ve previously listened to The Alt Apocalypse, Book 1&2. I look forward to listening to more in that series.
This one is a compilation of three novellas, and it is obvious while listening since the story breaks down into three clear segments. Each segment has the family facing a separate hurdle during their attempt to return home. I have to admit, based on happenings in the book, and considering the family was together, I’m wondering why they continued to fight to get home. Kinda unrealistic. But, then we’d have missed out on the third segment of the book and some great conflict.
There are a few convenient circumstances when despite little or no training, more than one of the main characters are a great shot under pressure. Again unrealistic. Despite this, the way each character emotionally handles the disasters is plausible. We are informed of survivalist ideas without being too preachy or repetitive. Personally, I preferred the first part of the book. This is a book that I am glad I listen to you, was entertained while I did but will likely not listen to you again. I also think his Alt Apocalypse books are better- they are ones I would listen to over again, especially to catch the references to different characters in each book.
This is the fifth book I’ve listened to by this narrator ( Kevin Pierce ) and I would listen to more. All have been apocalyptic books. He reads this genre very well.
His female voices are good.
There are no explicit sex scenes. There are scenes of conflict, but not excessive violence or swearing.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review.
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