Review: Excellent story!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 7, 2013
I found this tale of silo life to be a refreshing change of pace. It's rare to find a positive approach to the trials of the folks living their lives underground in Hugh Howey's world of WOOL.That's not to say that Visions is any kind of fantasy story. This is about life in a silo, after all. It's no spoiler to say there is death and destruction involved - this is expected. The difference lies in the will of the main characters to repair the damage to people and property in a manner that will result in a better life for all.Grace and her family have unusual abilities, and a unique and carefully guarded heritage. They have a legacy of their own, and use the experience of the past to plan for the future. That future includes surviving the silo culture to help with what comes next. Like her ancestors, Grace has a path to travel that is not easy. She accepts that with determination, but without despair. I liked that her knowledge of the big picture is secondary to her immediate concerns. She believes that success in the long term means her silo must not simply survive, but thrive. Hanna Elizabeth has done the unusual, creating strong characters with a positive agenda.Both plot and character development are very well done, making this book a real pleasure to read. While this is a complete story, there are a few unanswered questions left. I look forward to the sequel with that in mind. I'm hoping Grace and her family will fare well.