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Termush by Sven Holm
2.0

"Our fear is no longer a fear of death, but of change and mutilation."

Loved the overall idea, especially the narrative choice of really exploring the alienation of a small group of survivors, confined to a luxurious but closeted hideout.
The concept of division between the wealthiest, that "bought" a chance of survival, and their feeble morality in "choosing" if to help the rest of the injured, is extremely well done.
Nonetheless the story never really moves past the surface level, following the point of view of a static narrator, that keeps you wondering what is actually happening beyond the falls of the hotel's confinement.

Overall, quite disappointing.