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A review by carls_d
Pandora's Clock by John J. Nance
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I swapped this book in my university library, drawn in by the alluring promise of its premise and I was pleasantly surprised. I would recommend you to read this book if you are interested in the consequences of a doomsday virus
A man who is allegedly infected with a doomsday virus enters a Boeing 747 that flies from Frankfurt to the US with 245 passengers. Tragedy strikes mid-air as the man has a sudden heart attack. Flight66 is mysteriously denied access to any landing side. The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, and even the United States, all refuse to grant the aircraft permission to touch down, setting the stage for an unprecedented nightmare.
Within the pages of this gripping novel, the terrifying consequences of a doomsday virus are unveiled. The storyline delves not only into the challenges posed by the contagion but also probes the intricate realm of politics. The credibility of the doomsday scenario is heightened in light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic.
A man who is allegedly infected with a doomsday virus enters a Boeing 747 that flies from Frankfurt to the US with 245 passengers. Tragedy strikes mid-air as the man has a sudden heart attack. Flight66 is mysteriously denied access to any landing side. The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, and even the United States, all refuse to grant the aircraft permission to touch down, setting the stage for an unprecedented nightmare.
Within the pages of this gripping novel, the terrifying consequences of a doomsday virus are unveiled. The storyline delves not only into the challenges posed by the contagion but also probes the intricate realm of politics. The credibility of the doomsday scenario is heightened in light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic.
The choice is between two extremes: one, is it safer to refuel and keep flying while trying to evade the rest of the world, or two, is it wiser to stay uninvited on someone’s airport and let the resulting international incident spin an unbreakable web of control around us?
The narrative unfolds from multiple perspectives, allowing readers a window into the minds of those affected and the choices that they have to make. Sympathy intertwines with frustration as the captains of the Flight 66 find themselves trapped in an excruciating limbo, unable to land at any safe harbor. The different airports that must abide by the regulations are also covered. Against this backdrop, the origins of the virus emerge. Additionally, the narrative follows the trajectory of the US government, the CIA, and a Russian attacker, unfurling a captivating sub-story fraught with betrayal and intrigue.
We’re the mouse, and God only knows how many cats are out there hunting for us.
The only thing that keeps me from giving this book 5 stars, is that the air battles were a bit too detailed for me.