pretty damn good

it was great to hear an Aussie dystopia book. and I really enjoyed the non-zombie aspect, so sick of everything becoming a zombie apocalypse theme. I also liked how real the character was. She struck me as someone with ADHD and I felt like so much of her reactions and emotions were entirely accurate. nothing was more relateable than the amount of "I don't know" responses I heard from many characters and how often things learnt things in hindsight were pondered over. I got used to the narrator,but I do agree with the other review that felt the narrator wasn't the right fit. I think the narrator was wonderful herself but not for this character. This book would be great for Young Adults as well as adults.

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love a good pandemic tale

A little slow, but good. Lots of unanswered questions? A tbc at the end was quite disappointing. If I had known at the start it wasn't a full story with no follow-up I wouldn't have listened.

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Good Aussie book!

It’s great to find an Australian post-apocalyptic novel. Tired of all the American ones where violence is so prominent. This one feels right for Australia, even the bad guys have a measure of control and respect!

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A timely topic

I was interested to listen to this book given our real pandemic—the author did a good job with the early confusion and reaction. Unfortunately the pacing of the rest of the story was very slow, the internal monologues were interminable and failed to make the main character interesting. The narrator was doing an ok job in the face of difficulties. I confess I ended up skipping to the last chapter after sticking it out for 3 hours. It’ll be interesting to see what stories emerge after Covid 19.

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Felt very real

This was quite believable. Well written considering it was written before the Covid 19 Pandemic. Very well read. Thanks.

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Good to see an Aussie based Post Apocalyptic story

I did like this story & felt it had so much potential - but so many parts of the story were lacking & unrealistic. Disappointing really, as I think this book has 'good bones'
The narration was ok, Disappointing end. Won't bother with the sequel.

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An Australian Survival Post Apocalyptic Novel

I find that when I come across an Australian based story I devour it.
I enjoyed this, have discovered that book two is due out in a couple of months and so preordered. Looking forward to it.
I do have to say, as someone who has some preparedness background that people can be very dumb and yes I believe that how the MC is portrayed is exactly how some people will react.
Just a warning that the books ends on a freaking cliff hanger. So if you hate that as much as I do it’s best to wait for book two to be out before starting this one - because now I’ve got to wait before I can find out what happens.

It does make you think what would happen if a pandemic were to happen, who would survive, how many children and animals would be left to fend for themselves.

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Finished ?

Where’s the rest of it??? It just ended without a cliffhanger or any kind of resolution of a plot. Good story but cmon where’s the structure ?

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Realistic

This book starts of slow, but is something Ive wanted to read for a long time. Its not the usual American story where masses of fire power and Humber's are available and every body is ex military and bumps into and bonds with army buddies. In Australia we have different gun laws and not every body is going to pull out an M5 and shoot each other. This book is written by an Australian, in Australia. Looking forward to reading the rest.

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Loved it

So lovely to read my favourite genre locally based - I loved this book, teeny slow at times but I liked it exactly as it was - I want to hear more!

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