Recycled

Thrown Away #3

by Glynn James

This isn't a Young Adult Dystopian tale. It's not romance. It's not cuddly.

The Thrown Away post-apocalyptic saga continues...

After months in the Recycling Zone breathing in polluted air and finding no clues that might lead him to discover where Ryan went, by pure chance Jack's fate is changed instantly when a facility guard comes looking for him with a re-assignment card.

And it's the worst news.

Will this new job lead to his death or to new opportunity?

It could be both.

Genres: Dystopia, Post Apocalyptic

89 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 17, 2015

About the author

GLYNN JAMES is an author of science fiction, post-apocalyptic, dark fantasy, horror, and dystopian fiction. His love of science fiction began when he was eight years old after discovering HP Lovecraft and Richard Matheson, and then later on Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, James Herbert, Clive Barker, and Stephen King.

In addition to being author of the “ALTERLIGHT” supernatural mystery thriller series, he is author of the dark sci-fi series "DIARY OF THE DISPLACED", the post-apocalyptic "THROWN AWAY" series, and co-author of the "ARISEN" series and the “DUSTFALL” series.

More info on his writing and projects can be found at -
Website - www.glynnjames.co.uk
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/glynnjamesfi...
Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/GlynnJames

Reviews

[Netanella]

“Recycled” continues the dystopian tale of the world of “Thrown Away”, a desolate landscape of junk, centuries of modern trash thrown away at our convenience, and now the livelihood of humanity in the future. It is six months after Jack turned himself in to the Hunters, and he still has not found Ryan. One day, he is tagged as a replacement for a scavanger, to go out on week-long missions to scavange the junkpiled wastelands for recyclable materials - metals and electronics being the most valuable. As Jack makes headway with a new crew, they are assigned to salvage the remains of a Picking Factory, where earlier a large group of women and children had been captured by Junkers. Hoping beyond hope, Ryan soldiers on.

As will I, into part four.

[John Love IV]

This is more of a serial than a book or even series. Each book is only a couple of chapters long and would have done better to be put together. None the less, I found them to be very entertaining. We've really only met 2 main characters at this point and another has been mentioned, a lot. (Read the description for more details.) While I found the main character to be a little wooden, that may be on purpose as people on the fringes of this society tend to be very wary of anyone else and don't tend to trust anyone.

*Sort'a spoiler??*
This is what ultimately drives the story. Against all common sense, our hero (of sorts), bonds to someone and then fails them. This affects the character and causes him to make choices that would seem crazy to most others. This drive to redemption is what really pushes this story, as far as it's gone.

I did get these first three books for free but nothing was asked of me in return and I would like to read more of the story. I'm not a big fan of serial stories though. Paying for a chapter at a time is very annoying. In any case, it's worth a read, especially if you can get all the "episodes" all at once.

[Dave]

I read these books in the boxed set, but am reviewing each separately to get proper credit for my annual Goodreads challenge. In the end this series turned out to be a pretty amazing work of dystopian fiction. In the beginning I wasn't sure I would stick with it because the author was jumping around so much in the timeline. I like my books to read "in a straight line." That is, from beginning to end with no flashbacks. The first part of this story jumps frequently, e.g., present to past to distant past then back to present - then repeat. It is my personal preference that authors do not write that way as I personally find it frustrating. Nevertheless, the flashbacks eventually stopped and the story developed into a captivating tale. I really enjoyed the overall story and now I'm looking forward to the next work by Mr. James.

[Julie Powell]

I have the omnibus edition but wanted to say that part three sees Jack moved to Recycling, where further characters are introduced and who seem to be friendly, despite the disgusting conditions.

Lisa is fascinated by him but we don't the plans for that.

Fast-paced and compelling though could be longer.

Highly recommended.

[Lois]

Series

One of the better series of the apocalypse. What every one wants to know draws you in to the story. You want to read next book before you even finish this one.

[Jo]

Excellent series with realistic world building and relatable characters. Read it now, thank me later.

[Ian Walker]

Still thoroughly captivated and even more invested in the characters.

Glynn has setup an excellent way to view the different sides of this world.

Went straight on to book four.

[Ralph Wark]

Meh.