I’ve been reading “dystopian” fiction since the mid-1950’s (back then all such books were labeled “Science Fiction). I enjoy reading this type of fiction because it provides some insight into how humans might react to drastic situations. As with all good fiction, I try and place myself in the situations the characters face and question what I would do.

In this book the characters lack any depth and the situations depicted are ridiculous (e.g., one of the characters wanting to return to shop for clothing while she can see the smoke from the destroyed and burning town.) And of course, early in the book, in the midst of disaster Islam terrorists show up to reek even more havoc.

If one is interested in worthwhile dystopian fiction, Audible carries recent titles (e.g., One Second After) that are much better written. As for non-fiction dealing with how vulnerable the U.S. power supply is, I would refer you to “Lights Out” by Ted Koppel. I was pleased to see that Audible offers some classic dystopian fiction from the late 1950″s (“Alas Babylon” by Pat Frank) and numerous books by Philip Wylie. So many other books that are worth your time.