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A review by ladylibrarian75
One Second After by William R. Forstchen
4.0
William Forstchen has written a book that readers seem to like or absolutely abhor! I've landed on the side of "like." Our current way of life is very fragile, indeed, and as a former nurse, I know that the field of medicine has long prepared for medical catastrophes - e.g. flu pandemic. The results of such preparations indicate that we will not fare well. Forstchen's electro-magnetic pulse event is so immediate and destructive that it is difficult to envision the short and long-term effects. Nevertheless, I believe Forstchen's view of the aftermath is realistic. Yes, he does substitute "of" for "have" - and some of the violence is, thankfully, not vividly conveyed- but this does not diminish the plot. Also, there is no doubt where the characters stand when it comes to politics. But, bottom line: we would not fare well with a revisit to the Middle Ages. One need only look at the current situations in many Middle Eastern nations to witness the rapid destruction of society during terrorist events.
In my opinion, Forstchen has correctly presented the following scenarios: 1. Our reliance on computer operated basic amenities, food delivery from far reaches of the U.S. and abroad, dependence upon modern medicine, wide-spread reliance upon quick and frequent communication for guidance and information, and over all lack of basic skills, challenges our survival. 2. Law and order would evaporate - and already does fall apart in much smaller catastrophic situations. 3. Death would become a very familiar visitor - sooner rather than later. This book is eye-opening and very disquieting!
In my opinion, Forstchen has correctly presented the following scenarios: 1. Our reliance on computer operated basic amenities, food delivery from far reaches of the U.S. and abroad, dependence upon modern medicine, wide-spread reliance upon quick and frequent communication for guidance and information, and over all lack of basic skills, challenges our survival. 2. Law and order would evaporate - and already does fall apart in much smaller catastrophic situations. 3. Death would become a very familiar visitor - sooner rather than later. This book is eye-opening and very disquieting!