In the End - a small apocalypse.
In the End is a small novel (only 218 pages Amazon) form
Edward M Wolfe, following a limited number of survivors after an apparent nuclear
attack on Denver.
The writing is paced beautifully; in a clear, no nonsense
style that pulls you along, tantalising with some lovely hooks as it goes. Once
I was half way through, I needed to finish, because I was so wrapped up in the character’s
situations. The plot felt realistic in its mechanics, resolving all the threads
nicely in a finale involving them all. True, it was sign-posted and any
seasoned reader might see it coming, but the read’s so enjoyable that I didn’t
mind.
It’s not Alas Babylon, Fail Safe or On The Beach, but it’s a
very enjoyable way to spend a few hours getting to know these characters and
their world.
There are negatives, hence the four stars (I would really
have given 3 and half, but don’t have that option. I ‘m a hard ass when it
comes to reviews; 3 and half is good).
The novel is too short. There’s a situation involving Mormons which
should in my opinion have been longer.
The characterisation is okay, but at the beginning, I felt they were a
little flat – these two points are just nit picking because the issues didn’t
detract from a great read. Also, some of the characters made choices which I
felt were less than sensible under the circumstances. But that’s people right, making mistakes.
A good read and I would read more of this guy’s work.
Recommended.
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