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There are two types of readers nowadays: those who will want to read works that confront and address the current pandemic, and those who want something - anything - that will take their minds off it. I must be the first type of reader, and if you're the second, stay well away from this short, chilling novella. Perhaps the most shocking thing about it is that it was actually published six years ago, but sounds all too plausibly like what could happen right NOW, if the world doesn't get its act together to combat Covid-19.
For something only 94 pages long, it provides a full course meal of a story, and it didn't seem to me that it skimped at all in characterization or plotting -it seemed the perfect length, and can easily be read in one sitting. And the horrific ending is well nigh perfect. There are a few minor plot gaps (how does Grady get into and out of his Neoprene protective gear to get in and out of the theatre so quickly? for one), but those are easy to let go. Mezrich's two most popular works were made into the respected movies 'The Social Network' and '21', and should the movie industry ever revive, a movie based on this would make an excellent addition to those films. Highly recommended - IF you are a Reader #1.
PS Kudos to whoever did the gorgeous and apropos cover.
For something only 94 pages long, it provides a full course meal of a story, and it didn't seem to me that it skimped at all in characterization or plotting -it seemed the perfect length, and can easily be read in one sitting. And the horrific ending is well nigh perfect. There are a few minor plot gaps (how does Grady get into and out of his Neoprene protective gear to get in and out of the theatre so quickly? for one), but those are easy to let go. Mezrich's two most popular works were made into the respected movies 'The Social Network' and '21', and should the movie industry ever revive, a movie based on this would make an excellent addition to those films. Highly recommended - IF you are a Reader #1.
PS Kudos to whoever did the gorgeous and apropos cover.