leesapollo's review against another edition
1.0
99p on Amazon, why not? Couldn’t wait to finish almost gave up several times throughout.
There’s no character development so you really don’t care what happens to any of them. The language used is either very Americanised or unbelievable “hey let’s save the world new guy I just met” *hugs*
I kept thinking maybe it was meant for children? But then even as a child I’d be annoyed with this book. I got to 90% of the way through and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel I skimmed each line missing a few not caring about what was being said just I could say I’ve finished it.
There’s no character development so you really don’t care what happens to any of them. The language used is either very Americanised or unbelievable “hey let’s save the world new guy I just met” *hugs*
I kept thinking maybe it was meant for children? But then even as a child I’d be annoyed with this book. I got to 90% of the way through and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel I skimmed each line missing a few not caring about what was being said just I could say I’ve finished it.
wynnz's review against another edition
4.0
The Event, book one of The Survivors Series. An interesting story, entertaining enough, I did enjoy it, a bit simplistic at times. It's convenient or that’s really handy in places, Eg like getting into an alien spacesuit and luckily, or how convenient we breathe the same atmosphere, type of thing. But all in all not a bad read, a fairly decent plot, plenty going on, some mystery, some intrigue, some action.
wagmore's review against another edition
2.0
The plot had some interesting twists, but everything else--characters, dialog, writing style in general--was really dreadful. I'm not sure why I spent the time to finish it. I won't be continuing with any others in the series.
thinde's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first book by Hystad that I've read. He's prolific and well-liked so I was a little disappointed at the result. If you ignore the alien element, it's an unoriginal thriller apocalypse story. Although the plucky team of heroes seemed to have no interpersonal friction at all. The aliens just made it worse... they were too incompetent to be believed.
For most of the book, I was confused. The plot seemed overly convoluted and contrived. The nonsensical elements weren't portrayed as mysteries to be solved, rather they seemed like bad writing... mostly because the central characters were ignoring the illogic. Sure many of the missing pieces were dropped like forgotten refuse at the end of the book, but by that point, I was as uninterested as the protagonists. Even then the logic only vaguely hung together, as if a light breeze would tear it apart.
In short, the story lacked a sense of realism. I will not be continuing this series.
For most of the book, I was confused. The plot seemed overly convoluted and contrived. The nonsensical elements weren't portrayed as mysteries to be solved, rather they seemed like bad writing... mostly because the central characters were ignoring the illogic. Sure many of the missing pieces were dropped like forgotten refuse at the end of the book, but by that point, I was as uninterested as the protagonists. Even then the logic only vaguely hung together, as if a light breeze would tear it apart.
In short, the story lacked a sense of realism. I will not be continuing this series.
justaguy's review against another edition
2.0
Not for me
This book have a weak story, fast pace, cheap and ill-timed romantics, and not enough situations. Only good thing came out of this was the twist itself. Nothing more...
This book have a weak story, fast pace, cheap and ill-timed romantics, and not enough situations. Only good thing came out of this was the twist itself. Nothing more...
syzygi's review against another edition
4.0
Good
It's not the best book I've read on this topic, but it's definitely good. There are some repeating things that are a bit annoying, character traits I figure, but it's not that bad.
The story has a few plot twists which I really enjoyed. One of them actually did surprise me, so that's why it got a rating of 4 stars!
The book is fast paced, you get thrown into the story right at the start and most characters are easy to connect to. I love that the main isn't the most interesting and most perfect person ever, but an actual normal, decent guy.
If you're looking for a quick easy read that will surprise you but not leave you feel like it's too heavy, this is a perfect choice.
It's not the best book I've read on this topic, but it's definitely good. There are some repeating things that are a bit annoying, character traits I figure, but it's not that bad.
The story has a few plot twists which I really enjoyed. One of them actually did surprise me, so that's why it got a rating of 4 stars!
The book is fast paced, you get thrown into the story right at the start and most characters are easy to connect to. I love that the main isn't the most interesting and most perfect person ever, but an actual normal, decent guy.
If you're looking for a quick easy read that will surprise you but not leave you feel like it's too heavy, this is a perfect choice.
nvvn's review against another edition
3.0
A weak science fiction book about invading aliens. Not particularly memorable.
amynbell's review against another edition
3.0
I had a $0.99 credit on Amazon and used it for this, assuming it would scratch any apocalyptic alien-invasion itch I might develop. The premise is slightly kooky but interesting: Dean's late wife makes him promise to wear a special necklace "when the ships come". Alien ships do come, he puts on the necklace, and he finds that he's one of the few people left on Earth. Of course, this means that Dean and the people still on Earth must save the day. Unfortunately, in the real world, their plan wouldn't have worked because they all would have died the first night when they put a generator in their hotel closet and hoped to actually wake up in the morning. Then there are other big problems like the author's assumption that someone could travel from Russia to Panama by ship in 4 days and that the population of the Earth could go a full week without water and still be alive. The book is a quick read and entertaining, but I really had to suspend my disbelief far too many times to give it more than 3 stars.