Glenn S. reviewed on 12/23/2014 + 15 more book reviews

A straightforward tale of how a small group of decent people band together to help and protect each other after an apocalyptic event destroys the nation. It's a very practical, nuts-and-bolts kind of story that quietly illuminates the virtues and survival value of caring, compassion, community and hard work.

The only false note is that the evil-doers, a gang of good-for-nothing raiders and murderers, are all women. This seems very unlikely. But it doesn't detract significantly from the story.

While I wouldn't call this a guide to prepping and survivalism, I think it captures an authentic sense of what it would be like to have to cope in a world where the cornucopia of consumerist society suddenly vanishes, forcing people to master the skills necessary to supply all their needs themselves.

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