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| The Passage |
A little behind in my review of this book. I finished it several weeks ago, but got distracted by other life happenings. So here goes...😎
This book was a
recommendation from a friend and at first glance I was dissuaded by its length.
This book is over 800 pages long!
However, I took the plunge and started to read...and read...and read...wow! I
couldn't put it down!! It's the most gripping and entertaining story I have
read in a long time!!
The book is about
the apocalypse, it’s the end of the world as we know it. Military scientists try to refine a virus
that holds the potential to cure all disease, but unfortunately turns humans
into bloodthirsty vampires. The test subjects escape, of which twelve were former prisoners on death row, with the exception of one special little girl named Amy. Yes, there are quite a few horrifying moments, but I wouldn't call it a horror book. Actually, I would classify it as more of a
sci/fi fantasy about people, who they are and the journeys they take to
survive.
I must admit, Cronin
has a writing style that entrances the reader. Characters arcs are built so we
really do care about what happens to each of them. It was one of the biggest reasons that kept me from putting the
book down. I kept saying to myself, "one more page...one more page...". I lost a lot of sleep while reading this book
and obviously can't wait to get my hands on the second one. I am hoping it is as deliciously devouring as
the first!
Oh, by the way,
about halfway through the book, we find out that Amy is....approximately 100 years old. 😲
Highly recommend this book, if
you enjoy science fiction fantasies...
Cheers! 🍷
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