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frankkiet 's review for:
A Mother's Guide to the Apocalypse
by Hollie Overton
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This one is more about the characters than the collapse itself - the end of the world is more a setting than a plot device. A lot of the story is told in memory, and while I didn’t always feel attached to the characters, I did like the big twist and wished more of the book had focused on that backstory.
The pacing felt slow for me, and the ending wrapped up a little too neatly, but I loved the mom’s survival guide inserts. I thought those parts were clever and heartfelt. The author’s version of a dystopian America was interesting too, even if I wanted more of it.
If you’re looking for a quieter, more personal take on family, betrayal, and survival (rather than a full-on apocalypse story), this could work really well for you.
Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Audio for an ALC of this title in exchange for my honest review.
The pacing felt slow for me, and the ending wrapped up a little too neatly, but I loved the mom’s survival guide inserts. I thought those parts were clever and heartfelt. The author’s version of a dystopian America was interesting too, even if I wanted more of it.
If you’re looking for a quieter, more personal take on family, betrayal, and survival (rather than a full-on apocalypse story), this could work really well for you.
Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Audio for an ALC of this title in exchange for my honest review.