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“An absolute classic of the genre. One of the things that’s superb about this book is how it interweaves timelines and flashbacks. The contemporary world has a strong presence in it, which makes the near-future dystopia feel proximate and plausible. The meeting of post-apocalyptic and contemporary life makes you feel nostalgic for the world we’re in, and that’s a wonderful thing.” Read more...
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Rosa Rankin-Gee, Novelist
“This book speaks to this moment. It imagines a pandemic that’s far more devastating than the one that we’re living in right now…It’s a very dark book, with a broader cast of characters. There’s more of an active focus on the essential role that culture plays in our civilization. But it also speaks to the importance of maintaining community in dark and challenging times; that’s something we’ve all been living with, as we’ve all been forced into isolation.” Read more...
Elliot Ackerman, Military Historians & Veteran