First Activation: A Post Apocalyptic Thriller (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
Nice to see an apocalypse book that isn't zombies; that was a refreshing change of pace. However, the authors should have gone with zombies.I was working with some fifth-graders while I was reading this book. One day, one of them started to tell a story and I suddenly knew why this book seemed to drag. and then . . . and then . . . and then . . . and then . . . For ever and ever. It seemed like they had an interesting idea, but then were so busy trying to not be like any other apocalypse book that they simply didn't know where they were headed. Things happened for no reason, fights occurred that were unnecessary, plot twists that didn't fit or make any sense, and the characters doing the same three things over, and over, and over.With such poor writing style all the plot holes and head-scratchers are on complete display. Why turn against someone in your group because a known villain says to? Why does Morgan go from zero to pissed in half-a-second? How far do they travel in the airport to not be able to go back to the plane? I could honestly ask these silly questions all night.I guess the book was okay, but I've really enjoyed the Dead series a lot more. I thought this book started out strong and it was compelling, but it kind of dissolved on the way to the end and by the actual ending of the book I was thinking "what...?!?!?" It seems like there was a rush to end it and the ending seemed forced and abrupt. Like others I think this book would make a great film, but I think the story would need to be strengthened a little. It was okay. interesting at first but sadly fizzled at the end. I'll leave this one up to you.
What do You think about First Activation: A Post Apocalyptic Thriller (2013)?
The book was well written, but the story itself was hard to believe.
—edvill
Excellent and can not wait for the second book!
—msmomof5
