Review: An adventurous and unique look into dystopia...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 3, 2012
Although I am a major fan of dystopic fiction, novels that deal with war and violence are an extreme turn-off.  This novel could well be the only exception to that stance. Uprising, in spite of it being an extremely bloody tale, is a very engrossing and entertaining book.The author, Justin Kemppaimen, is quite brilliant in his sci-fi depiction of Haven, the self-devised land of autocratic 'perfection'.  His characterizations are well formed and believable, his story-line is direct and fluid, his descriptions of the milieu are clear and concise and, lastly, the suspense he develops is compelling.  You will find yourself, as a reader, being led to a variety of conclusions as you read the story only to find out that the author had a completely different ending in mind. The editorial flaws are minor and the easy-flow writing style is superb.