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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
I will start by saying that this is not generally. my type of book and I read it on the recommendation of a friend. So take my review with a grain of salt.
The book was so unbelievably long. It was daunting just to get through it. I listened to it and read it so I had both experiences. The audio book narrator was fantastic! The author is a magnificent storyteller. He did an incredible job with character development. And the intricacies of the storyline were impressive. All that being said, I didn't wholly enjoy it because the content isn't really my thing and because it was hard not to get bogged down by the details. I can certainly understand why others who like dystopian type novels would enjoy this one!
The book was so unbelievably long. It was daunting just to get through it. I listened to it and read it so I had both experiences. The audio book narrator was fantastic! The author is a magnificent storyteller. He did an incredible job with character development. And the intricacies of the storyline were impressive. All that being said, I didn't wholly enjoy it because the content isn't really my thing and because it was hard not to get bogged down by the details. I can certainly understand why others who like dystopian type novels would enjoy this one!
Obsessed with this series. Love this take on a realistic zombie apocalypse. The character development is great and the storyline gripped me.
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is my second Justin Cronin book I have read and I was just as blown away as I was with my first go-around (“The Ferryman”). Cronin is an absolute master at world-building. The passage felt like 5 books in one. Even with the significant length and complexity of the text, there wasn’t a single lull to the story. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Not sure really why I'm only giving 4/5 stars. It's very good and engrossing. And well-written, too, for a change! Highly recommended. Bit of a downer but otherwise good, good book.
Overall impression:
In short, I was utterly blown away by the depth of the storytelling in the epic tale of The Passage.
Read the full review on Book Revels.
In short, I was utterly blown away by the depth of the storytelling in the epic tale of The Passage.
Read the full review on Book Revels.
See my other reviews at Never Enough Books
In The Passage, the search to build a better soldier leads to disastrous results. Twelve men, each pulled from Death Row, are given an injection of an unknown virus. Thought to be hidden under the strictest security, the unspeakable happens when the the compound is breached and the twelve test subjects are released onto an unknowing country. Chaos descends and those that survive find themselves in a long and brutal fight.
Among the survivors is Amy, a six year old child and refugee from the doomed government experiments. Carrying her own version of the virus, Amy’s path is a long one. Spanning not only miles but decades as she travels to a time and place where she will finish that which should never have begun.
I found The Passage to be an incredible, thrilling read. At over 700 pages some readers will find it’s length, and subsequent weight, to be a bit daunting. I urge readers to look past that. Absolutely pick up this book.
The first 100 or so pages are a bit slow, but if we liken the story to a kind of chess match it makes it easier. And to me, that’s the best way to describe the unfolding action. The first part of the story is like the opening gambit; pieces are set up and opening moves are made. The players are feeling each other out, neither quite having a strategy just yet.
With the second and subsequent parts, strategies have been developed and are in effect. Nearly 100 years have passed since the Virals began to wreak havoc and those that remain have learned to survive. The action is not as fast paced as in the beginning but is just as brutal. Told through a combination of journal entries and prose, the story of survivors continue.
At times the story is heart wrenching and others it is joyous. Actions and reactions are real. The Virals might not be, but the way humanity bands together – their highs and lows – feel true.
Again, I urge my readers to pick up this book. Do a few arm exercises (since it’s a heavy tome!) but then open it up and enjoy!
In The Passage, the search to build a better soldier leads to disastrous results. Twelve men, each pulled from Death Row, are given an injection of an unknown virus. Thought to be hidden under the strictest security, the unspeakable happens when the the compound is breached and the twelve test subjects are released onto an unknowing country. Chaos descends and those that survive find themselves in a long and brutal fight.
Among the survivors is Amy, a six year old child and refugee from the doomed government experiments. Carrying her own version of the virus, Amy’s path is a long one. Spanning not only miles but decades as she travels to a time and place where she will finish that which should never have begun.
I found The Passage to be an incredible, thrilling read. At over 700 pages some readers will find it’s length, and subsequent weight, to be a bit daunting. I urge readers to look past that. Absolutely pick up this book.
The first 100 or so pages are a bit slow, but if we liken the story to a kind of chess match it makes it easier. And to me, that’s the best way to describe the unfolding action. The first part of the story is like the opening gambit; pieces are set up and opening moves are made. The players are feeling each other out, neither quite having a strategy just yet.
With the second and subsequent parts, strategies have been developed and are in effect. Nearly 100 years have passed since the Virals began to wreak havoc and those that remain have learned to survive. The action is not as fast paced as in the beginning but is just as brutal. Told through a combination of journal entries and prose, the story of survivors continue.
At times the story is heart wrenching and others it is joyous. Actions and reactions are real. The Virals might not be, but the way humanity bands together – their highs and lows – feel true.
Again, I urge my readers to pick up this book. Do a few arm exercises (since it’s a heavy tome!) but then open it up and enjoy!
This isn't a book about vampires. It isn't a book about the end of the world. This is a novel about humanity that just so happens to struggle for existence during these times.
I'm barely scratching halfway through this book so far after the most enthusiastic and evangelistic review from a regular customer of mine at work. I had to pick it up. I have no idea where things might lead and I can't wait to find out!
***Update***
Just finished listening and suffice it to say, I did not anticipate the ending. Sat there at a red light, slack jawed, eyes wide. Jumping into the second one as soon as possible.
I'm barely scratching halfway through this book so far after the most enthusiastic and evangelistic review from a regular customer of mine at work. I had to pick it up. I have no idea where things might lead and I can't wait to find out!
***Update***
Just finished listening and suffice it to say, I did not anticipate the ending. Sat there at a red light, slack jawed, eyes wide. Jumping into the second one as soon as possible.
I freaked out when I got all the way to the end, (at 2:oo am this morning,) and thought, "THAT'S IT?" Then found out it's going to be a trilogy. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to find out what happens in the next one. Great read for the summer.