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albert.schulz

JACKSONVILLE, FL, United States | Member Since 2012

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  • The Twelve: A Novel: The Passage Trilogy, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (26 hrs and 26 mins)
    • By Justin Cronin
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1575)
    Performance
    (1352)
    Story
    (1351)

    In the present day, as the man-made apocalypse unfolds, three strangers navigate the chaos. Lila, a doctor and an expectant mother, is so shattered by the spread of violence and infection that she continues to plan for her child’s arrival even as society dissolves around her. Kittridge, known to the world as "Last Stand in Denver", has been forced to flee his stronghold and is now on the road, dodging the infected, armed but alone and well aware that a tank of gas will get him only so far. April is a teenager fighting to guide her little brother safely through a landscape of death and ruin.

    Amanda says: "Expanding The Story In Every Direction"
    "Middle of the road sequel"
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    Performance
    Story
    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    It seemed as though Justin Cronin wasn't quite sure where to take his characters. A lot of the set up from the first book had a flat conclusion or continuation. There was some good story telling and development, but I wish it had been a bit more focused.


    Would you recommend The Twelve: A Novel to your friends? Why or why not?

    I would recommend this book if you really need to see how things turn out.


    Could you see The Twelve: A Novel being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

    Yes, distilled down and reworked it would make for a good movie or TV series.


    Any additional comments?

    The idea that the character Lila Kyle was an orthopedic surgeon before the outbreak is ridiculous. Many of the characters did not feel authentic or real.

    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Shattered Hourglass: Day by Day Armageddon, Book 3

    • UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 27 mins)
    • By J. L. Bourne
    • Narrated By Jay Snyder
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (469)
    Performance
    (432)
    Story
    (433)

    In a desperate bid to take back the continental United States - where hordes of undead now dominate the ravaged human population - a Navy commander leads a global mission to the heart of the pandemic. Task Force Hourglass is humanity’s final hope, and his team’s agonizing decisions could mean living one day more - or surrendering to the eternal hell that exists between life and death.

    AudioBookReviewer says: "Aw shucks"
    "Unimaginative ending"
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    Performance
    Story
    Would you try another book from J. L. Bourne and/or Jay Snyder?

    Probably not, this was my third book from Bourne that I have read.


    What could J. L. Bourne have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

    He could have thought up a better more imaginative ending. It seemed as though Bourne had his deadline and quickly finished the story without the depth of the beginning.It was quite bothersome when the author hinted that an upcoming piece of information was going to be earth shattering and then the reader finds out that it is simply that aliens landed at Roswell, NM.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When deep six gets nuked.


    Could you see Shattered Hourglass being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

    Yes it could be a movie. A haven't a clue about the actors.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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