Review: I really wanted to like this...
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 05 2, 2012
**1/20/13 edit: I did end up purchasing book 3 and rated it 5 stars. I highly recommend the series even though I did not enjoy book 2. Original review follows:I really like the premise of this book. Unfortunately, the dialogue between characters is repetative and hard to believe. After a few chapters, I could only picture the main character in a Superman outfit in my head. I think I was even begining to see Superman written in place of the words Commodore or Scott. The guy is a mix between Chuck Norris, David Petreaus, Stephen Hawking and Jesus. Everywhere he walks or floats, roses seem to spring to life and the world as we know it will be fixed.I think I could make a drinking game out of how often the Commodore is complimented and told what a genious he is. The story is filled with plenty of fantastic speeches by Superman that remind me of Bill Pullman's Independance Day. The hero of the world. Luckily for him, (but not for the reader) there are virtually no conflicts or dilemma's in this Z apocolypse. Everything he needs to rebuild civilization has fallen into his lap. When there is a conflict, it is settled in a matter of pages and Commodore becomes an even bigger hero.Tell me more about the virus... kill a main character... give me a set back... show me a struggle! Have a realistic conversation somewhere. I'm also thinking that I have California all wrong, these are the most Altruistic people in the world!I can't say that I didn't like it... the idea is great. But after reading the first two books, I could only tell you the names of 4 characters. I could tell you the names of 3 of the 10 or 20 ships that have been mentioned. I don't think I will be continuing with this series. The only thing that is missing is Aliens landing from outer space to give Commodore Scott Allen the Medal of Honor of the Universe award... and telling him what a crazy awesome super hero life saver he is... and then... submitting to and recognizing his command and leadership.