Review: Amazing Book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 7, 2013
When I was searching for new reading I almost didn't purchase this one - the length, the sample, and the basic premise frankly didn't enthuse me.  I was totally wrong!The first part of the book kind of drags in my opinion with a lot of governmental and scientific explanations that almost had me quit reading.  The writing is strong enough though that the plot continued to engage my interest and I powered through.  The entire rest of the book is in turns fascinating, heartbreaking, creative, honest and fully engaging.  The characters are real, honest and in most cases likeable.  The social solutions presented for the circumstances are practical and common sense.The book doesn't end with rainbows and fairy tales, nor does it destroy all hope.  In my opinion it is a very realistic book, one of the very few in this genre that I have found.There are no zombies.  There are no political/religious drums.  There are no highly trained SEAL/SAS members coming to save the day.  In fact, survivors survive quite a while before they find the government's solution.This is not light reading.  If you're looking for a "thinking man's" book, give this one a try, Mr. Henley is a truly gifted and insightful author.