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The Bunker: Surviving an Economic Collapse
Revised March 2017THE BUNKER is about a financial collapse in 2017 and revolves around one amazing young lady, Cindy Scott, who had just lost her mother in a violent attack and the person that rescues Cindy. A chance encounter between Clyde and Cindy changes both of their lives. Fate brought them together at a time of great tragedy for Cindy, as their world was collapsing around them. Clyde's family was scattered in various locations and needed to make their way back home. Cindy, Clyde, and his family struggle to survive in the face of adversity and violence. They show that rural America is alive and working together as has always been the case. Clyde's grandson was in college in Colorado and now tries to make his way home to Tennessee. Alan, Clyde's son and his wife are on vacation in North Carolina when the collapse hits and must travel in an uncertain world to get home. Tricia, Clyde's daughter has gone to Knoxville to pick up her daughter, on the way home they are ambushed.
382 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2017
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February 17, 2017
No thanks
Dropped at 5% in...too much telling and not enough showing. Two chapters, eight characters introduced with no dialog. Do not recommend. Picked up this copy through Kindle Unlimited.
Dropped at 5% in...too much telling and not enough showing. Two chapters, eight characters introduced with no dialog. Do not recommend. Picked up this copy through Kindle Unlimited.
May 2, 2018
Hhmmm....
I really don't know what to say about this book. It was a good read but for some reason I kept thinking that it was like reading about "The Waltons" going through the collapse. The lack of use of contractions however stilted all the dialogue and I just couldn't get past it. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and in that regard the author did a fantastic job! Overall, as odd as it probably sounds, I would recommend this as a refreshing, feel good novel unlike anything I've ever read in this genre. A lot of interesting thoughts and ideas, some unexpected adventures and moments of tension, but best of all, a character named Clyde who will live on in my memories as if he were someone I'd actually known and for him alone I thank the author for recreating a wonderful old farmer so realistic that I could easily imagine him sitting down outside with my own grandfather or uncles after a long days work and just enjoying the company of each other. Good, caring men who knew how to work hard, love hard, and enjoy the simple things in life with a passion unlike anyone else I've ever known.
I really don't know what to say about this book. It was a good read but for some reason I kept thinking that it was like reading about "The Waltons" going through the collapse. The lack of use of contractions however stilted all the dialogue and I just couldn't get past it. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and in that regard the author did a fantastic job! Overall, as odd as it probably sounds, I would recommend this as a refreshing, feel good novel unlike anything I've ever read in this genre. A lot of interesting thoughts and ideas, some unexpected adventures and moments of tension, but best of all, a character named Clyde who will live on in my memories as if he were someone I'd actually known and for him alone I thank the author for recreating a wonderful old farmer so realistic that I could easily imagine him sitting down outside with my own grandfather or uncles after a long days work and just enjoying the company of each other. Good, caring men who knew how to work hard, love hard, and enjoy the simple things in life with a passion unlike anyone else I've ever known.
May 20, 2019
A little tame for Post collapse story.
I liked the storyline. I am jealous of the country lives depicted. The community the sharing, looking out for one another was a reflection of Jesus' words to treat your neighbors like you want to be treated. In the Bible at Matt 22:37. Unfortunately the rest of the people acted like those described at 2Tim 3:1-5
"..fierce without love, selfish, violent.... We need Jesus cause this story is on the horizon and He is going to fix it
I liked the storyline. I am jealous of the country lives depicted. The community the sharing, looking out for one another was a reflection of Jesus' words to treat your neighbors like you want to be treated. In the Bible at Matt 22:37. Unfortunately the rest of the people acted like those described at 2Tim 3:1-5
"..fierce without love, selfish, violent.... We need Jesus cause this story is on the horizon and He is going to fix it
March 24, 2017
Excellent read!
I really liked this book. It was an easy read. The only criticism u have is that the author did not use language that people living in the south would use. There were not enough contractions in the everyday conversations between the characters. Overall, I felt that the author has an excellent hold on how the people of the United States would like for the federal government to be reworked would an event such as the one depicted should occur.
Overall, an excellent read. Well done!
I really liked this book. It was an easy read. The only criticism u have is that the author did not use language that people living in the south would use. There were not enough contractions in the everyday conversations between the characters. Overall, I felt that the author has an excellent hold on how the people of the United States would like for the federal government to be reworked would an event such as the one depicted should occur.
Overall, an excellent read. Well done!
May 24, 2017
Good
Not a fast action packed story but lots of interesting things to learn about. If such a calamity were to occur I hope most people would help those they could as did the characters in this story
Not a fast action packed story but lots of interesting things to learn about. If such a calamity were to occur I hope most people would help those they could as did the characters in this story
March 8, 2019
Love the Bunker story.
Overcoming obstacles, and learning how to protect your life at any cost is a story to be taking quite seriousley. There are valuable lessons to think deeply about and endeavor to always be prepared, Just in case.
Overcoming obstacles, and learning how to protect your life at any cost is a story to be taking quite seriousley. There are valuable lessons to think deeply about and endeavor to always be prepared, Just in case.
November 4, 2019
Great job
Loved this book. Being from east Tennessee myself, I know there are people like the ones in this story. Hopefully we never have to face a collapse of this kind. But just look at DC and society now, and it can happen nearly did in 2008.
Loved this book. Being from east Tennessee myself, I know there are people like the ones in this story. Hopefully we never have to face a collapse of this kind. But just look at DC and society now, and it can happen nearly did in 2008.
March 7, 2017
Don
Very, very good book I suggest everyone to read it.
Follow Clyde's suggestions and you may just save your own life.
Very, very good book I suggest everyone to read it.
Follow Clyde's suggestions and you may just save your own life.
September 17, 2017
Realistic Scenario
This is something that could actually happen. The prepping information was on pointe and accurate. Worth reading. And start preparing!
This is something that could actually happen. The prepping information was on pointe and accurate. Worth reading. And start preparing!
January 27, 2019
Good read
Interesting and entertaining story. Needs to work on dialog through. Kind of drilled and didn't flow well. The ending was virtually transcending as his other book.
Interesting and entertaining story. Needs to work on dialog through. Kind of drilled and didn't flow well. The ending was virtually transcending as his other book.
January 30, 2019
A Good Read
Vidal told a good story with minimal violence. I enjoy that he also highlights the good side of human nature
Vidal told a good story with minimal violence. I enjoy that he also highlights the good side of human nature
February 25, 2019
The Bunker review
The Bunker: Surviving an Economic Collapse is a kinder, gentler version of a post apocalyptic world. Overall a good storyline and characters.
The Bunker: Surviving an Economic Collapse is a kinder, gentler version of a post apocalyptic world. Overall a good storyline and characters.
March 11, 2019
Interesting
Great tie in. Too bad about Clyde before Cindy had children. It would have been wonderful for him to be her children's grandfather.
Great tie in. Too bad about Clyde before Cindy had children. It would have been wonderful for him to be her children's grandfather.
March 25, 2019
Excellent read
The story is not complex, but enjoyable.
Family strong!
Life goes on!
Enjoy and consider family and friends. In the end, that is all that matters.
The story is not complex, but enjoyable.
Family strong!
Life goes on!
Enjoy and consider family and friends. In the end, that is all that matters.
April 7, 2019
Cope and survive
Way too much emphasis on coffee drinking is my only critique. A good read, and a look into life after a collapse.
Way too much emphasis on coffee drinking is my only critique. A good read, and a look into life after a collapse.
April 9, 2019
Was a good read, well thought out plot for topic that has hundreds of books about.
January 18, 2017
Great Economic Collapse Fiction
When this story popped up in the Kindle Bookstore a few days ago I tried a sample and was immediately drawn into the story. I ended up reading til midnight and finishing it first thing the next day. I highly recommend it if you like your prepper survival fiction with an optimistic slant.
The pros of this book are the above-mentioned optimistic slant, likable characters, and a minimal reliance on dark conspiracies. (Just a really awful president making really awful decisions.) I don't recall any profanity in the story, and it didn't have long and tedious descriptions of equipment.
The cons of this book are that is has some typos (although there aren't enough to distract from the story) and it is somewhat unrealistic in its level of optimism. I don't enjoy gritty realism, but this story could have made the challenges the characters faced a little tougher.
When this story popped up in the Kindle Bookstore a few days ago I tried a sample and was immediately drawn into the story. I ended up reading til midnight and finishing it first thing the next day. I highly recommend it if you like your prepper survival fiction with an optimistic slant.
The pros of this book are the above-mentioned optimistic slant, likable characters, and a minimal reliance on dark conspiracies. (Just a really awful president making really awful decisions.) I don't recall any profanity in the story, and it didn't have long and tedious descriptions of equipment.
The cons of this book are that is has some typos (although there aren't enough to distract from the story) and it is somewhat unrealistic in its level of optimism. I don't enjoy gritty realism, but this story could have made the challenges the characters faced a little tougher.
March 21, 2017
Good storyline
A very good storyline that is full of many truths as well as some farfetched scenarios. A little wrought but a great start for someone I believe to be a new author.
A very good storyline that is full of many truths as well as some farfetched scenarios. A little wrought but a great start for someone I believe to be a new author.
March 22, 2017
Not a bad story but didn't really go anywhere. Speech was very stilted.
March 12, 2017
I really enjoyed the story line and the characters. I even enjoyed the dog. The thought of pre-preparing a bunker is a good idea and pretty cool. The story goes fast and I always looked forward to the next chapter.
The writing style is stiff and stilted. There are no contractions in the language. Words like “Do Not” “Will Not” “Can Not” are reminiscent of a person whose primary language isn’t English. I don’t know of any natural English speakers who talk like that. It is like someone learning the English language and is focused on using the right words and not having an easy conversation.
I hope this author writes another book. I do like the way his imagination works.
The writing style is stiff and stilted. There are no contractions in the language. Words like “Do Not” “Will Not” “Can Not” are reminiscent of a person whose primary language isn’t English. I don’t know of any natural English speakers who talk like that. It is like someone learning the English language and is focused on using the right words and not having an easy conversation.
I hope this author writes another book. I do like the way his imagination works.
March 10, 2017
Very different and a bit odd
The story was a good one but it was difficult to read. The writing was very stilted. The author used very few contractions which made for an odd read in this day and age. The story read like someone was narrating a day in the life of an average person.
The story was a good one but it was difficult to read. The writing was very stilted. The author used very few contractions which made for an odd read in this day and age. The story read like someone was narrating a day in the life of an average person.
March 1, 2017
The Bunker
One of the best books I have read. So real and relative to life as to how people treat each other.
One of the best books I have read. So real and relative to life as to how people treat each other.
March 1, 2017
Great Book!
This was a wonderful, heartwarming story story. I would certainly recommend it to anyone , especially young adults. Kudos to Mr. Bosak! I look forward to reading more of his work.
This was a wonderful, heartwarming story story. I would certainly recommend it to anyone , especially young adults. Kudos to Mr. Bosak! I look forward to reading more of his work.
February 15, 2017
Simple but sweet
Thus is just a nice, enjoyable book. The writing isn't elegant, but it tells a straightforward story about a strong family surviving during a financial collapse. There are many lessons in this book for everyone.
Thus is just a nice, enjoyable book. The writing isn't elegant, but it tells a straightforward story about a strong family surviving during a financial collapse. There are many lessons in this book for everyone.
February 14, 2017
Good Read
I was impressed with this book. The editing on it was good there was a couple of things but nothing that would stop you from reading the next page.
I was impressed with this book. The editing on it was good there was a couple of things but nothing that would stop you from reading the next page.
February 9, 2017
I could not put this book down! Love love love!!!
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November 20, 2020I just finished the preview. I had to force myself to get through that. It is not engaging enough to purchase in order to read the rest. I agree with another reader who said it was "too much telling, not enough showing." There was much more not to like about the writing, but I don't have it in me to go into detail. My recommendation is to skip this one.
January 26, 2017
Very good
Great story. This book will be on my mind for a long time and I read a lot of books. The dialogue was a little to formal sometimes but the storyline made up for it.
Great story. This book will be on my mind for a long time and I read a lot of books. The dialogue was a little to formal sometimes but the storyline made up for it.
December 26, 2020
Nice to read
Nice to read a story of good people offering help as needed, taking care of their neighbors.
Not sure I would trust politicians to clean up their own mess.
Nice to read a story of good people offering help as needed, taking care of their neighbors.
Not sure I would trust politicians to clean up their own mess.
March 28, 2017
Simplistic style
The story isn't bad, but the characters need deeper development. The dialog is too stilted. I just don't believe country people speak like that. Keep trying.
The story isn't bad, but the characters need deeper development. The dialog is too stilted. I just don't believe country people speak like that. Keep trying.
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