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Exodus in Confluence
"NO PLACE IS EVER GOING TO BE SAFE."
Five months into the zombie apocalypse, seventeen-year-old Stephen Hart lived in a society where rules and humanity had left him for dead. The remaining survivors clung feverishly to whatever hope remained -- maybe it was a family member, or a religion, or a destination. But in less than one week, everything changed. (And so the cycle repeats.)
A year later, his ramshackle settlement has been compromised, as evidenced by the hordes of the undead swarming inside the gates... and Stephen is to blame. Instead of running, he takes to the airwaves, using the transmission in the now-abandoned radio station to broadcast his story via speakers to his fleeing citizens. This way, maybe he won't look like such a total monster.
With the clock running out, venture into Stephen's post-apocalyptic world, where circumstances can make us become something other than ourselves.
Five months into the zombie apocalypse, seventeen-year-old Stephen Hart lived in a society where rules and humanity had left him for dead. The remaining survivors clung feverishly to whatever hope remained -- maybe it was a family member, or a religion, or a destination. But in less than one week, everything changed. (And so the cycle repeats.)
A year later, his ramshackle settlement has been compromised, as evidenced by the hordes of the undead swarming inside the gates... and Stephen is to blame. Instead of running, he takes to the airwaves, using the transmission in the now-abandoned radio station to broadcast his story via speakers to his fleeing citizens. This way, maybe he won't look like such a total monster.
With the clock running out, venture into Stephen's post-apocalyptic world, where circumstances can make us become something other than ourselves.
80 pages, Paperback
First published November 27, 2013
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Bryant A. Loney
6 books50 followersBryant Alexander Loney writes for the page and the screen with a passion for inclusive storytelling and snarky zillennial energy. Presentiment is his second poetry collection; he is also the author of three novels and numerous art and video projects. He loves dogs, beaches, and haunted mansions. You can follow him on Instagram (@BryantLoney) or visit him online at www.BryantLoney.com.
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June 14, 2017
I received a free copy of this book from Verona Booksellers in exchange for an honest review. This in no way influences my opinion of the work.
“Are you afraid of the dark?” I asked.
“No. Monsters aren't real. This is real. I'm scared of what could happen when the lights go out.”
This is the type of fiction that lingers in your mind long after you've filed it away. It's the bittersweet tang of that last sip of tea, with all the sugar granules amassed at the bottom of your cup now grating the tip of your tongue.
Going into the story, I knew three things: 1) This will be a shorter piece of fiction than I'm normally accustomed to reading, 2) there will be zombies, and 3) who knows what's going to happen?
My initial reaction: Wow, that escalated quickly.
This was a very quick read. It felt like only minutes had passed, and yet, so many things were happening in the story. In fear of spoiling any potential readers, I will avoid summarizing anything about the plot. But yes, you can expect to read about zombies, or "hollows", as they are so eloquently referred to as. I particularly enjoyed the use of that word.
I had to fight off the urge to cringe during a few scenes, but that only added to the reading experience. At first glance, the ending caught me off guard. I thought, "Oh. How peculiar. What a way to tell this story. How tragic." That basically sums up all of my feelings.
On another note, I am quite impressed by the fact that the author was only sixteen years of age when he wrote this. More importantly, I am thankful that I was not the only teenager thinking about humanity and all of the self-inflicted, inevitable doom headed our way. I can't comment on whether I have outgrown that mindset yet or not, haha.
From what I recall (I have not read short fiction in years), the best kind of short fiction makes you question morality, the fate of humanity, and our individual presence amidst all the chaos.
4 stars because Exodus in Confluence ticked all of those boxes.
“Are you afraid of the dark?” I asked.
“No. Monsters aren't real. This is real. I'm scared of what could happen when the lights go out.”
This is the type of fiction that lingers in your mind long after you've filed it away. It's the bittersweet tang of that last sip of tea, with all the sugar granules amassed at the bottom of your cup now grating the tip of your tongue.
Going into the story, I knew three things: 1) This will be a shorter piece of fiction than I'm normally accustomed to reading, 2) there will be zombies, and 3) who knows what's going to happen?
My initial reaction: Wow, that escalated quickly.
This was a very quick read. It felt like only minutes had passed, and yet, so many things were happening in the story. In fear of spoiling any potential readers, I will avoid summarizing anything about the plot. But yes, you can expect to read about zombies, or "hollows", as they are so eloquently referred to as. I particularly enjoyed the use of that word.
I had to fight off the urge to cringe during a few scenes, but that only added to the reading experience. At first glance, the ending caught me off guard. I thought, "Oh. How peculiar. What a way to tell this story. How tragic." That basically sums up all of my feelings.
On another note, I am quite impressed by the fact that the author was only sixteen years of age when he wrote this. More importantly, I am thankful that I was not the only teenager thinking about humanity and all of the self-inflicted, inevitable doom headed our way. I can't comment on whether I have outgrown that mindset yet or not, haha.
From what I recall (I have not read short fiction in years), the best kind of short fiction makes you question morality, the fate of humanity, and our individual presence amidst all the chaos.
4 stars because Exodus in Confluence ticked all of those boxes.
October 31, 2015
When I initially sat down to read Bryant A. Loney’s novella, I have to admit that I was a little hesitant. Generally, novellas aren’t really my thing (I like my books big and complex – anything under two hundred pages usually leaves me feeling unfulfilled and grumpy), but I was also concerned that my expectations of the author had skyrocketed after I read his novel To Hear The Ocean Sigh. Long story short, I didn’t want to be disappointed.
I needn’t have worried.
Loney’s novella is dark, haunting, and thought provoking. As in To Hear The Ocean Sigh, I was in awe of the author’s incredible writing style – his ability to weave such wonderfully gripping stories without sacrificing eloquence and elegance is quite frankly astounding, especially considering that he only wrote Exodus in Confluence at sixteen. Plot-wise, Loney is a genius, but that’s all I’ll say for fear of ruining the adrenaline rush that will leave readers reeling.
Even then, these elements were not the best part about Loney’s novella. Lurking beneath his story is a highly insightful commentary on modern society’s departure from its own humanity, and it’s enough to send shockwaves through any reader’s system. I loved it, especially because it serves both as an observation of the futile violence that is obliterating our world, and as a warning of what is to come if we don’t prevent it.
~Thank you to Wes Florentine from Verona Booksellers for providing me with the opportunity to review this novella.~
Read more of my reviews at All Things Amy.
I needn’t have worried.
Loney’s novella is dark, haunting, and thought provoking. As in To Hear The Ocean Sigh, I was in awe of the author’s incredible writing style – his ability to weave such wonderfully gripping stories without sacrificing eloquence and elegance is quite frankly astounding, especially considering that he only wrote Exodus in Confluence at sixteen. Plot-wise, Loney is a genius, but that’s all I’ll say for fear of ruining the adrenaline rush that will leave readers reeling.
Even then, these elements were not the best part about Loney’s novella. Lurking beneath his story is a highly insightful commentary on modern society’s departure from its own humanity, and it’s enough to send shockwaves through any reader’s system. I loved it, especially because it serves both as an observation of the futile violence that is obliterating our world, and as a warning of what is to come if we don’t prevent it.
~Thank you to Wes Florentine from Verona Booksellers for providing me with the opportunity to review this novella.~
Read more of my reviews at All Things Amy.
October 15, 2016
Five months into the zombie apocalypse, seventeen-year-old Stephen Hart lived in a society where rules and humanity had left him for dead. The remaining survivors clung feverishly to whatever hope remained--maybe it was a family member, or a religion, or a destination. But in less than one week, everything changed. A year later, his ramshackle settlement has been compromised, as evidenced by the hordes of the undead swarming inside the gates... and Stephen is to blame. Instead of running, he takes to the airwaves, using the transmission in the now-abandoned radio station to broadcast his story via speakers to his fleeing citizens. This way, maybe he won't look like such a total monster.
With the clock running out, venture into Stephen's post-apocalyptic world, where circumstances can make us become something other than ourselves.
This is a very short story, about 54 pages. The chapters are divided and titled by time and the story is told from Stephen's perspective. The story begins with Stephen and several members of their former community escaping the collapsing community. It is a quick read and although it does have a lot of action, you can tell it was written by a teenager. I imagine if someone younger was reading this, it wouldn't seem as obvious to them, but the language that was used just seemed very young to me. I also very rarely read short stories. Overall, it was an interesting and quick read.
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a free copy of this book in edition for an honest review.
With the clock running out, venture into Stephen's post-apocalyptic world, where circumstances can make us become something other than ourselves.
This is a very short story, about 54 pages. The chapters are divided and titled by time and the story is told from Stephen's perspective. The story begins with Stephen and several members of their former community escaping the collapsing community. It is a quick read and although it does have a lot of action, you can tell it was written by a teenager. I imagine if someone younger was reading this, it wouldn't seem as obvious to them, but the language that was used just seemed very young to me. I also very rarely read short stories. Overall, it was an interesting and quick read.
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a free copy of this book in edition for an honest review.
October 20, 2016
Book: Exodus in Confluence by Bryant A. Loney
Genre: Short Story
My Rating: 4.5/5 stars ✨
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Goodreads Synopis:
EXODUS IN CONFLUENCE is mass-murderer Stephen Hart’s haunting account of the December 21, 2013 tragedy in Cinder Heights, Maine.
“Five months into the zombie apocalypse, seventeen-year-old Stephen Hart lived in a society where rules and humanity had left him for dead. The remaining survivors clung feverishly to whatever hope remained–maybe it was a family member, or a religion, or a destination. But in less than one week, everything changed. (And so the cycle repeats.)
“A year later, his ramshackle settlement has been compromised, as evidenced by the hordes of the undead swarming inside the gates… and Stephen is to blame. Instead of running, he takes to the airwaves, using the transmission in the now-abandoned radio station to broadcast his story via speakers to his fleeing citizens. This way, maybe he won’t look like such a total monster.
“With the clock running out, venture into Stephen’s post-apocalyptic world, where circumstances can make us become something other than ourselves.”
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My Review:
*First I would like to say thank you to Wes from Verona Booksellers for sending me a PDF copy of Exodus in Confluence. In no way did this sway my opinion of the book.*
If you are looking for a fast paced, keep you turning the pages type of book look no farther! I don’t normally read short fiction, but if they are as suspensfull and interesting as Exodus in Confluence I should start reading more!
We go along with Stephen as he tries to survive through an apocalypse. I loved seeing the story through Stephen’s POV. I don’t recall a moment that I was bored. The book kept right along moving and kept you hooked the whole way.
I am giving it 4.5 stars out of 5 because I did go through points that I got confused or lost as to what was happening or what they were talking about. Other than that this read was perfect!
I sat down & read a few pages the first night & then sat down the next day & finished it in one sitting. It’s definitely a go to book if you are looking for a short, suspenseful story & it’s especially great for the Halloween season!
Genre: Short Story
My Rating: 4.5/5 stars ✨
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Goodreads Synopis:
EXODUS IN CONFLUENCE is mass-murderer Stephen Hart’s haunting account of the December 21, 2013 tragedy in Cinder Heights, Maine.
“Five months into the zombie apocalypse, seventeen-year-old Stephen Hart lived in a society where rules and humanity had left him for dead. The remaining survivors clung feverishly to whatever hope remained–maybe it was a family member, or a religion, or a destination. But in less than one week, everything changed. (And so the cycle repeats.)
“A year later, his ramshackle settlement has been compromised, as evidenced by the hordes of the undead swarming inside the gates… and Stephen is to blame. Instead of running, he takes to the airwaves, using the transmission in the now-abandoned radio station to broadcast his story via speakers to his fleeing citizens. This way, maybe he won’t look like such a total monster.
“With the clock running out, venture into Stephen’s post-apocalyptic world, where circumstances can make us become something other than ourselves.”
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My Review:
*First I would like to say thank you to Wes from Verona Booksellers for sending me a PDF copy of Exodus in Confluence. In no way did this sway my opinion of the book.*
If you are looking for a fast paced, keep you turning the pages type of book look no farther! I don’t normally read short fiction, but if they are as suspensfull and interesting as Exodus in Confluence I should start reading more!
We go along with Stephen as he tries to survive through an apocalypse. I loved seeing the story through Stephen’s POV. I don’t recall a moment that I was bored. The book kept right along moving and kept you hooked the whole way.
I am giving it 4.5 stars out of 5 because I did go through points that I got confused or lost as to what was happening or what they were talking about. Other than that this read was perfect!
I sat down & read a few pages the first night & then sat down the next day & finished it in one sitting. It’s definitely a go to book if you are looking for a short, suspenseful story & it’s especially great for the Halloween season!
May 11, 2016
For starters, I'm so sorry that I haven't posted this review sooner. But with finals week and final projects to do, my focus was more on my studies then reading. But now that I'm out of school, I finish reading this short novella, and LOVED IT! It was a very quick read for it being a novella, I believe I read it in about thirty minutes. I'm very impressed that Loney was able to fit such extensive amount of detail in the time frame he had. For example, I enjoyed seeing the amount of character and plot development that took place throughout the story, as well as seeing Loney's writing style and time frame he gave himself to tell this story. The time frame is one of the major unique qualities about this novella, because the story is told by the main character in an hour and nine minutes, very specific. I also liked seeing the different ways some of the characters would cope with the fact that the world was falling apart around them, due to the dark world Loney develops. I also liked seeing the manipulation and betrayal from others characters throughout this one as well. But then of course Loney would throw a curve ball at his readers, you get to what you think is the end, but it's not. To be honest I still am not sure about what REALLY happened, or what was REALLY going on. I have a feeling that what I have concluded is right, but I still and probably will never really know if I'm right or not. But I like how Loney left the ending open for readers to interpret what they 'think really happened', just like he did in To Hear the Ocean Sigh. All in all, Loney created another smashing hit. Exodus in Confluence is a fast-paced, post-apocalyptic novella, full of fear, manipulation, survival, hope, and destruction ...or is it?
Originally posted on my blog.
Originally posted on my blog.
March 19, 2016
(I received a copy of this book from Verona Booksellers in exchange for an honest review. This has in no way influenced my opinion on the novel or its author.)
In such a short book I got even more impressed with Bryant Loney. His writing style is so good!
I started reading this and thinking that it was just the story of someone during an apocalyptic moment and finished thinking something completely different but in a good way actually. When I finished reading this I was just so shocked and impressed that I didn't even knew what to say or how to express my thoughts towards this story. The exchanging between present and past left me a little confused but while I was reaching the ending I was starting to understand those past-present switches.
Lets talk about the ending because DAMN it was so mind blowing. I wasn't expecting that ending at all but it was, in a way, such an amazing plot-twist and it left me mouth-opened.
I recommend this novella to everyone because:
It's a short read and it takes a couple of hours to read it.
The writing is exceptionally good
The story leaves you wanting for more
The ending was bomb!
For real guys, I'm still pretty much shocked with the ending. It was so damn good and I don't know how to express it other way. Bryant A. Loney is a promising writer and both his works left me wanting to read more from him.
In such a short book I got even more impressed with Bryant Loney. His writing style is so good!
I started reading this and thinking that it was just the story of someone during an apocalyptic moment and finished thinking something completely different but in a good way actually. When I finished reading this I was just so shocked and impressed that I didn't even knew what to say or how to express my thoughts towards this story. The exchanging between present and past left me a little confused but while I was reaching the ending I was starting to understand those past-present switches.
Lets talk about the ending because DAMN it was so mind blowing. I wasn't expecting that ending at all but it was, in a way, such an amazing plot-twist and it left me mouth-opened.
I recommend this novella to everyone because:
It's a short read and it takes a couple of hours to read it.
The writing is exceptionally good
The story leaves you wanting for more
The ending was bomb!
For real guys, I'm still pretty much shocked with the ending. It was so damn good and I don't know how to express it other way. Bryant A. Loney is a promising writer and both his works left me wanting to read more from him.
June 11, 2016
Exodus and Confluence
I received this book for review by Verona Booksellers, this does not change my opinion of the book.
I really enjoyed this short fiction book. I read 'To Hear the Ocean Sigh' by Bryant A. Loney and really enjoyed that as well.
If you are looking for a great written novella, I definitely recommend this one, and here's why;
At the beginning of this short fiction I was confused as not much had been explained. The perspective was changed throughout the story. I loved this part of the book as it surprised and confused you. By the end it had cleared up and you are left with a sad story that makes you think. It really makes you envision that this could happen and what if.. You can see how this whole mess in the novella happened. Bryant A. Loney did a great job of writing this. As I have read his other book, I just love his writing style and all the poetry and how he makes you think. The ending was truly great! This short fiction has lots of twists and turns and I enjoyed it a lot!
I received this book for review by Verona Booksellers, this does not change my opinion of the book.
I really enjoyed this short fiction book. I read 'To Hear the Ocean Sigh' by Bryant A. Loney and really enjoyed that as well.
If you are looking for a great written novella, I definitely recommend this one, and here's why;
At the beginning of this short fiction I was confused as not much had been explained. The perspective was changed throughout the story. I loved this part of the book as it surprised and confused you. By the end it had cleared up and you are left with a sad story that makes you think. It really makes you envision that this could happen and what if.. You can see how this whole mess in the novella happened. Bryant A. Loney did a great job of writing this. As I have read his other book, I just love his writing style and all the poetry and how he makes you think. The ending was truly great! This short fiction has lots of twists and turns and I enjoyed it a lot!
July 5, 2016
Exodus in Confluence is my first experience with a shorter fiction story. I have read plenty of novellas that go along with longer series, but this was my first standalone one. With that said, I think given the subject matter of this one, the length made this story so much more dynamic. The reader could really feel all of things that the narrator was speaking about through this memoir. The writing was perfect. I mean absolutely perfect, there were portions where sentences would cut off and attitudes would change immediately, and that is exactly what you would expect from the end of the world. There was so much description in these few pages that we got. I loved how you could really feel like you were there with the narrator. Also, you could sense the main character's decline into madness from the beginning, and I think that everyone could relate to that, because thinking about the post-apocalyptic world, would make any one of us go mad as well. I think that Bryant A. Loney is a fabulous writer, and I cannot wait to read what else he comes out with in the future.
August 12, 2017
I gave this short story 3.5 stars. I enjoyed this more than I enjoyed Take Me To The Cat. I honestly wish this was an actual novel or that there was more to it, because the writing and the action/thriller aspects of it are great!
I was sent a PDF of this in exchange for an honest review and I am so thankful for it. Without a doubt in my mind I believe that Loney has skill and that Take Me To The Cat just wasn't for me and this short story is proof of that.
I really enjoy Loney's writing style and I can see he has the talent. Obviously these things take time and I'm pretty sure I will continue to read and show my support, because I wanna see him succeed.
Anyway, back to the short story! I really liked that there was still twists in the story that I wasn't expecting. It helped made the story more enjoyable. I also liked they mysterious feel of it all along with the "end of the world" setting. It almost reminds me of The Road, an amazing classic.
To anyone who likes thriller, zombies, or apocalyptic type books then I would suggest this short story! It's a super quick read and an amazing break from long books. This short story is so packed yet so short it's amazing how he did it. It left me wanting more and wishing for more and that's pretty good in my opinion.
Some thing's I wasn't to fond of would be the lack of character development. You get a little knowledge but for the most part you're left wondering who these people are and what exactly is going on. I also don't like that you're left in the dark for some of this short story. You almost have to fill in the blanks.
Despite some of the downsides, in my opinion, this short story was very good for it's length. It is full of symbolic things that I absolutely love! It's hard to believe how young Loney was when he wrote it! Anyway, I can't say too much without spoiling it, but I really think it's worth the time to read because of how quick it is.
I was sent a PDF of this in exchange for an honest review and I am so thankful for it. Without a doubt in my mind I believe that Loney has skill and that Take Me To The Cat just wasn't for me and this short story is proof of that.
I really enjoy Loney's writing style and I can see he has the talent. Obviously these things take time and I'm pretty sure I will continue to read and show my support, because I wanna see him succeed.
Anyway, back to the short story! I really liked that there was still twists in the story that I wasn't expecting. It helped made the story more enjoyable. I also liked they mysterious feel of it all along with the "end of the world" setting. It almost reminds me of The Road, an amazing classic.
To anyone who likes thriller, zombies, or apocalyptic type books then I would suggest this short story! It's a super quick read and an amazing break from long books. This short story is so packed yet so short it's amazing how he did it. It left me wanting more and wishing for more and that's pretty good in my opinion.
Some thing's I wasn't to fond of would be the lack of character development. You get a little knowledge but for the most part you're left wondering who these people are and what exactly is going on. I also don't like that you're left in the dark for some of this short story. You almost have to fill in the blanks.
Despite some of the downsides, in my opinion, this short story was very good for it's length. It is full of symbolic things that I absolutely love! It's hard to believe how young Loney was when he wrote it! Anyway, I can't say too much without spoiling it, but I really think it's worth the time to read because of how quick it is.
December 17, 2017
I was sent Exodus in Confluence by Verona Booksellers in return for an honest review and I rated this book as 4 out of 5 stars.
I do not normally read short stories and this novella was quite different to what I usually read but I really enjoyed Exodus in Confluence. I have really enjoyed reading Bryant Loney’s books and this was definitely one of my favourites. The plot was gripping from the start and I found myself wondering what was going to happen to the characters throughout this story. I would highly recommend this story, especially if you like suspenseful reads. I found that even though this is a short story, the plot line did not seem rushed as I often find the plots of novellas to be.
I do not normally read short stories and this novella was quite different to what I usually read but I really enjoyed Exodus in Confluence. I have really enjoyed reading Bryant Loney’s books and this was definitely one of my favourites. The plot was gripping from the start and I found myself wondering what was going to happen to the characters throughout this story. I would highly recommend this story, especially if you like suspenseful reads. I found that even though this is a short story, the plot line did not seem rushed as I often find the plots of novellas to be.
July 1, 2016
Review
Thank you to Wes Florentine of Verona Booksellers for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was a very quick read for me. I was able to finish it in about an hour to an hour and a half. I knew very little going into this short story other than that it was about zombies.
The main character was a very interesting narrator. This story is told in both flashbacks and present moments. He clearly was affected by everything that had happened to him leading up to the start of the story.
The story was interesting as well. The flash backs are all of a brief period of time where the main character, Stephen, is traveling with two other teenagers, Jane and Gabe. They end up in a beat up old gas station where three other people are living. The rest of the story from there gets very interesting. I don’t want to give anything away so I won’t say much more about it. A few scenes made me uncomfortable and made me cringe. As the story progressed it seemed to me that it kept getting darker and darker.
Overall, I thought it was a good read. The characters and storyline kept me engaged, but I didn’t love this work of fiction like I loved Bryant A. Loney’s novel: To Hear the Ocean Sigh.
Rating
This review was originally posted on little-book-wyrm
“Monsters aren’t real. This is real. I’m scared of what could happen when the lights go out.” – Bryant A. Loney
Thank you to Wes Florentine of Verona Booksellers for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was a very quick read for me. I was able to finish it in about an hour to an hour and a half. I knew very little going into this short story other than that it was about zombies.
The main character was a very interesting narrator. This story is told in both flashbacks and present moments. He clearly was affected by everything that had happened to him leading up to the start of the story.
The story was interesting as well. The flash backs are all of a brief period of time where the main character, Stephen, is traveling with two other teenagers, Jane and Gabe. They end up in a beat up old gas station where three other people are living. The rest of the story from there gets very interesting. I don’t want to give anything away so I won’t say much more about it. A few scenes made me uncomfortable and made me cringe. As the story progressed it seemed to me that it kept getting darker and darker.
Overall, I thought it was a good read. The characters and storyline kept me engaged, but I didn’t love this work of fiction like I loved Bryant A. Loney’s novel: To Hear the Ocean Sigh.
Rating
This review was originally posted on little-book-wyrm
March 31, 2016
Rating: 3.5-3.75/5
Exodus in Confluence was a novella I was going to like, it was confusing, but intriguing. This book kept a question in the back of my mind- whats going on? I wanted to read more, and by the end, I was left with even more questions. I needed this to be longer. I felt that the character development had fallen short, even though the main character talked about why he was the way he was. But i felt confused, confused on where our character was, who he was speaking to, and where this novella was going. Once I read the idea from where this novella to be honest, I was even more confused. This novella would have been good on its own, if it had more background on the plot of this story, it would have been developed better and made more sense. I loved the idea of this story, but to me, it just fell a little short.
Exodus in Confluence was a novella I was going to like, it was confusing, but intriguing. This book kept a question in the back of my mind- whats going on? I wanted to read more, and by the end, I was left with even more questions. I needed this to be longer. I felt that the character development had fallen short, even though the main character talked about why he was the way he was. But i felt confused, confused on where our character was, who he was speaking to, and where this novella was going. Once I read the idea from where this novella to be honest, I was even more confused. This novella would have been good on its own, if it had more background on the plot of this story, it would have been developed better and made more sense. I loved the idea of this story, but to me, it just fell a little short.
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