Review: Interesting But Too Short
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 13, 2014
"Foundation" by Ann Aguirre is a short novella that centers around the survival of the families who fled underground after an apocalyptic disaster. The story is told through the eyes of Robin Schiller, a teen who escaped with her parents underground after the Metanoia virus ravaged the populace. In the shelter with air filtered, food packaged and fear permeating the survivors, she's unhappy and lonely until meeting Austin Shelley. Robin's account will eventually influence many with its historical account of events and adds to the background leading into Ann Aquirre's captivating novel "Enclave".The plot and characters are straightforward and because of the length of the novella not well-developed. However Robin Schiller and Austin Shelley are likeable teens who have strong sense of survival and to help those in the community. It is an interesting and enjoyable tale but not necessary to enjoy the novel.