Review: Grim Future
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 7, 2014
A grim future is described in 'Homeless'  where ferocious creatures of unexplained origin infest any enclosed space, so much so that only temporary structures such as tents are safe to live in. Even these must be dismantled each day to prevent the 'blight' from moving in.Buildings that are already infested often still contain many of the essentials of modern life that were readily available in the days before society was attacked. Only the brave, demolition experts such as main character, Mitch, are able to 'crack, infected buildings, killing the creatures who quickly succumb to the light and reclaiming those prized products from inside.I was immediately drawn into this nightmare world, intrigued by the struggle for survival against a frightening backdrop of shadowy creatures and marauding gangs of humans who have forgotten about law and order.Mitch, Cori and Darren are all strong characters in their own ways; I enjoyed their conflicts, understandable insecurities and the loyalties that formed.The premise of creatures that are so susceptible to light is rather vulnerable to criticism but it didn't bother me. I was willing and able to enjoy the story though I did skim through some of the longer action scenes, not because of any lack of writing skill but because the descriptions of explosives and firearms were not totally my cup of tea.Throughout the story I was torn; I would have liked to learn more about the creatures but, on the other hand, it felt right that they were left unexplained.