Review: "End" of the world? Not so much. Great story and a fun read. Get it.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 17, 2013
I understand that some people have different tastes and social leanings, but there is a reason for the synopsis and "Look Inside" with these things. I think the book was very clearly represented for what it is. Although, calling it "Lesbian" fiction is a bit of a stretch in fact, since the (very) mild sex scenes equally represented Cass' previous hetero lifestyle. But honestly, if you read in the description that it's a "lesbian" work and you don't personally approve of that, don't download it!Now that THAT is out of the way:I found the story a nice fresh take on the apocalyptic formula, and the Kiwi perspective added a nice exotic flavor to the whole thing. I agree with the reviewers who felt the end was rushed and too many shortcuts were taken to finish up the book, even though the story is obviously NOT over. I would like to see the last few years spent eking out a living with Cass and Pania and their "family" learning to really survive (and thrive) in the strange new/old world they find themselves in. Hansen could have easily fleshed out the story and left us a bit less wanting at the end. Just a couple or three additional chapters would have done nicely.In fact, here is how I would shape the sequel:Use the first quarter of the new book filling in the huge gap just before the ending of Remnant.Then cover the rebuilding of society hinted at in the last paragraph of the first book.There is also a good bit of copy editing that did not get done. I was honestly surprised at how many missing words I noticed and it detracted a bit from the overall quality of the work.BTW, Ezzy, Cass' long-suffering and faithful horse, was my favorite character!