Review: An engrossing read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 31, 2013
This is the first book I've read in this genre written from a teenager's perspective that I don't classify as "young adult" fiction. So many times when reading post-apocalyptic fiction, kids are generally added in as props; or, if they're the main characters they're too often written with adult actions and thoughts. Not so in this book - and I'm so glad.The way this book started, with a teenage boy talking about video games, seemed so believable, and I found new insight in the way the author communicated the boy's lack of knowledge about the family's motivation to visit the summer cabin. Watching Joey grow and mature - or having to commit a man's actions without being mature enough to cope emotionally - was very well communicated.I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated this book. It's not a light and easy "prepper" read; you can't skim through it getting high on violence. Savor the words - it's worth it.