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A review by graff_fuller
Extinction by D.J. Molles
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
The last book stuck the landing. Thank you.
The main character, Captain Lee Harden...may not have been loved by everyone, but...I think he won over a LOT of readers...by what he went through...to get to the end.
Saying THAT (above), this story (six novels and two novellas) told more stories than JUST about Cpt. Harden.
The supporting characters, and some might say...an unsung hero of the story is Angela. Loved her character growth...along with Sam and Abby.
Nearing the end...there were a few characters that I loved, but didn't like THEM (in world) and their choices. Glad to see that I was wrong on both of them...that they DID get the story ending tie-up.
Overall, this was a book/series that pushed me out of my comfort zone. The Horror and gore element, just isn't my NORMAL vibe. I was brought to the story by the military aspects, but ACTUALLY stayed because of how cruel the world was, and that it didn't shy away from the despicable portions of humanity. I read the first four books BEFORE the COVID-19 pandemic, and obviously reread (those four books and one novella) and then read the last two books and one novella after the pandemic. Our pandeimic, though a LOT less impactful to the overall population of the US, hit differently afterwards, than it had previously.
I really enjoyed this series. I'm now wondering IF the story will stay with me...like it had on the previous read. Some books just stay with you.
The main character, Captain Lee Harden...may not have been loved by everyone, but...I think he won over a LOT of readers...by what he went through...to get to the end.
Saying THAT (above), this story (six novels and two novellas) told more stories than JUST about Cpt. Harden.
The supporting characters, and some might say...an unsung hero of the story is Angela. Loved her character growth...along with Sam and Abby.
Nearing the end...there were a few characters that I loved, but didn't like THEM (in world) and their choices. Glad to see that I was wrong on both of them...that they DID get the story ending tie-up.
Overall, this was a book/series that pushed me out of my comfort zone. The Horror and gore element, just isn't my NORMAL vibe. I was brought to the story by the military aspects, but ACTUALLY stayed because of how cruel the world was, and that it didn't shy away from the despicable portions of humanity. I read the first four books BEFORE the COVID-19 pandemic, and obviously reread (those four books and one novella) and then read the last two books and one novella after the pandemic. Our pandeimic, though a LOT less impactful to the overall population of the US, hit differently afterwards, than it had previously.
I really enjoyed this series. I'm now wondering IF the story will stay with me...like it had on the previous read. Some books just stay with you.