12140holmes's review against another edition
5.0
Mayhem on a grand scale. Very believable! The actions depicted in this book could happen.
zsofiaromvari's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25
ncrabb's review against another edition
3.0
This is a horrifying look at what could happen if terrorists carried out a methodical well-planned attack on the nation's schools. The hero of the book is Bob Peterson who has a conceal carry permit and is a teacher. At the last minute on his way to school one day, he tucks his pistol into his clothes, knowing that he's not supposed to have a gun on campus. But he also knows that something doesn't seem right as he listens to the morning news. When terrorists attack the school in Maine where Bob teaches, he is able to save his 12-year-old daughter and a limited number of children.
This is a chilling look at a potential school attack scenario. If you aren't eager to read about pre-teen girls being raped and killed, this may not be your book. Except that no one is eager to read about that, and everyone needs to think through the possibilities that such a thing could happen. I've often wondered whether terrorist planners are watching with interest our preoccupation with COVID-19. We need to be preoccupied, but I wonder whether any group out there as seriously considered taking advantage of the current preoccupation and what that would look like.
Lastly, this is super-short and well narrated.
This is a chilling look at a potential school attack scenario. If you aren't eager to read about pre-teen girls being raped and killed, this may not be your book. Except that no one is eager to read about that, and everyone needs to think through the possibilities that such a thing could happen. I've often wondered whether terrorist planners are watching with interest our preoccupation with COVID-19. We need to be preoccupied, but I wonder whether any group out there as seriously considered taking advantage of the current preoccupation and what that would look like.
Lastly, this is super-short and well narrated.
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