Review: Long and confusing
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 05 17, 2012
I have to say, the description of the book is very misleading. I expected a funny alien invasion story with an inventive twist, that they can be defeated by alcohol. I don't want to spoil anything but that is not the case. The plot is very confusing. At times it seems like it's a sequel because of the gaps in information that the reader is expected to know or pick up on. There are more characters than a Roland Emmerich movie and the body count gets pretty high as well. Scenes that (I imagine) are supposed to be dramatic or suspenseful are just plain confusing and fall flat. Most of the time I couldn't keep up with all the turns, and where in time we were, but I finished it to see what would happen... let's just say that was a disappointment as well. I guess I was expecting something more lighthearted and fun with the premise, but the book is very dark. If those are the kinds of stories you like then go for, but if you are like me and prefer light reads and plots that make a bit of sense then I do not recommend this book.