Review: Captivating reading.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 10, 2014
This story works on numerous levels. The apocalyptic tale is graphic and frightening, recalling old fears from the Cold War (fears that may have diminished, but threats that persist today). The author's descriptions are realistic and unsettling, pulling the reader into a hellish post nuclear war world. The fear in the protagonist is palpable, her struggles coming to life for the reader through complete and vivid descriptions.Our main character suffers through not only the obvious horrors of nuclear war, but also her own inner demons. She is tortured, and the author makes us as readers feel every second of her psychological torment. The author is a masterful storyteller, using the writer's craft to build an immersive world and suck us into it, like it or not. Frankly, much of this story is so disturbing it was tempting to stop reading, yet I could not put the book down.No one will pick this up expecting a "feel-good" story. However, at the end, I did feel "good" in the sense that this author took me on an incredible and ultimately satisfying journey. I definitely recommend this book.