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A review by nataliepithers
FantasticLand by Mike Bockoven
dark
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A fast-paced highly entertaining book. Simultaneously funny and disturbing. Plausible and fantastical, this is Lord of the Flies on steroids in a 21st century setting.
The interview structure worked really well on Audible and the characters were very distinct and believable. I think fellow fans of World War Z would enjoy this novel.
The novel’s questions, many of which are left open ended will keep me thinking - what caused such a quick descent to violence / how could it have been avoided / what individual actions might have fuelled this / to what degree did group think drive the terrible actions.
I liked the sort of sub plot around the warthogs too, which was utterly chilling. What’s myth and hyperbole and “game of telephone” (a reference made several times) and what’s real? I want to pin down the author and force him to answer or beg him to write a sequel!
The interview structure worked really well on Audible and the characters were very distinct and believable. I think fellow fans of World War Z would enjoy this novel.
The novel’s questions, many of which are left open ended will keep me thinking - what caused such a quick descent to violence / how could it have been avoided / what individual actions might have fuelled this / to what degree did group think drive the terrible actions.
I liked the sort of sub plot around the warthogs too, which was utterly chilling. What’s myth and hyperbole and “game of telephone” (a reference made several times) and what’s real? I want to pin down the author and force him to answer or beg him to write a sequel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder