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Containment: A Gripping Dystopian Biothriller
Get sick. Get caught. Disappear.Martin Gratz has one protect his family from the deadly virus that ravaged the world. But when his daughter contracts The Spot, he faces an impossible stay and face certain death or flee and risk capture.He chooses to run, but he soon realizes that escaping is not enough. He must uncover the dark secrets behind The Spot and the government's ruthless containment policy. Secrets that could change everything.Containment is a thrilling dystopian novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you like fast-paced action, terrifying scenarios, and shocking twists, you'll love this book.Buy Containment today, and don't get sick, don't get caught.
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 27, 2017
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June 23, 2018
This book takes place sometime in the near future where the United States is isolated from the rest of the world because of a terrible disease known as The Spot. At some point in the past, the disease was a pandemic and killed millions until the CDC was able to contain it. Now the disease pops up in isolated outbreaks and the populace is constantly reminded to be on the lookout for signs of the disease in themselves and others. In this world, the CDC is all-powerful and stays that way by keeping people living in fear (sounds familiar).
The book is centered on the Martin and Lizbeth Gratz family. They have four children (one is eighteen, twins are ten, and a toddler) and their lives are pretty good until the day their daughter tells them she has The Spot. Martin knows they need to run because once the CDC contains you, you never come back--and the CDC knows all (a reference to the current privacy debate).
The rest of the book alternates between the flight of the Gratz family and the pursuit of them by the CDC. Along the way, they learn things about themselves that were long-buried in the past, as well as secrets the government (CDC) is desperate to keep hidden.
Martin is the only interesting member of the Gratz family. The younger kids are just there for filler, Lizbeth is described as a good cook and spends a lot of time crying, and the daughter with The Spot is named Judy-Anne. I found that name very annoying. Who calls their eighteen-year-old daughter Judy-Anne. Is one of the other kids named John Boy?
Although The Spot is described as very contagious, Martin and Lizbeth decide to pile the entire family in the minivan and go on the run. I can understand wanting to keep the daughter safe, but what about the other kids and themselves? Aren't they condemning themselves to getting the disease, as well. I thought it was very unrealistic for a mother and father to put their other three children in danger by running into the unknown to try to keep their daughter with them.
They take their minivan into the Rocky Mountains as they try to escape to Canada. Along the way, they discover very disturbing facts about the CDC and change their destination to Russia. Ok. Sure. Whatever. This is when the secrets of Martin's past come to light.
The woman from the CDC in pursuit of them is not very interesting either. She is supposed to be ruthless, but she comes across more as just a bureaucrat, answering email and waiting for calls from her boss.
Even though I wasn't very fond of the characters in the book, I did like the story, especially when it made inside references to the situation in the US today. I found the premise believable and, unfortunately, relatable. This book is less about a disease than it is about the risks of a government given too much power by fearful people.
The book ends on a promising note for the next one. I think I will read it, even though I found this book was mostly unbelievable and boring.
The book is centered on the Martin and Lizbeth Gratz family. They have four children (one is eighteen, twins are ten, and a toddler) and their lives are pretty good until the day their daughter tells them she has The Spot. Martin knows they need to run because once the CDC contains you, you never come back--and the CDC knows all (a reference to the current privacy debate).
The rest of the book alternates between the flight of the Gratz family and the pursuit of them by the CDC. Along the way, they learn things about themselves that were long-buried in the past, as well as secrets the government (CDC) is desperate to keep hidden.
Martin is the only interesting member of the Gratz family. The younger kids are just there for filler, Lizbeth is described as a good cook and spends a lot of time crying, and the daughter with The Spot is named Judy-Anne. I found that name very annoying. Who calls their eighteen-year-old daughter Judy-Anne. Is one of the other kids named John Boy?
Although The Spot is described as very contagious, Martin and Lizbeth decide to pile the entire family in the minivan and go on the run. I can understand wanting to keep the daughter safe, but what about the other kids and themselves? Aren't they condemning themselves to getting the disease, as well. I thought it was very unrealistic for a mother and father to put their other three children in danger by running into the unknown to try to keep their daughter with them.
They take their minivan into the Rocky Mountains as they try to escape to Canada. Along the way, they discover very disturbing facts about the CDC and change their destination to Russia. Ok. Sure. Whatever. This is when the secrets of Martin's past come to light.
The woman from the CDC in pursuit of them is not very interesting either. She is supposed to be ruthless, but she comes across more as just a bureaucrat, answering email and waiting for calls from her boss.
Even though I wasn't very fond of the characters in the book, I did like the story, especially when it made inside references to the situation in the US today. I found the premise believable and, unfortunately, relatable. This book is less about a disease than it is about the risks of a government given too much power by fearful people.
The book ends on a promising note for the next one. I think I will read it, even though I found this book was mostly unbelievable and boring.
January 28, 2018
I have mixed feelings about "Containment" and was stuck between three and four stars. The first quarter of the book is extremely slow and I almost stopped reading. However, the story picked up speed afterward.
The storyline is somewhat feasible but there seems to be a lot of repetitiveness throughout. I also discovered "added words" in sentences throughout the book and am not sure if it's due to Kindle formatting or just missed during the edit. I strongly suggest somebody reread the story and clean these up.
That being said, the author comes through with many surprises during the story...both with the main character's earlier life and "The Spot" virus. The last several chapters really take off and the story is hard to put down until finishing. However, it does end with a cliffhanger prompting readers to purchase the next book in the series to see what happens next...I'm half tempted to do so, myself.
The storyline is somewhat feasible but there seems to be a lot of repetitiveness throughout. I also discovered "added words" in sentences throughout the book and am not sure if it's due to Kindle formatting or just missed during the edit. I strongly suggest somebody reread the story and clean these up.
That being said, the author comes through with many surprises during the story...both with the main character's earlier life and "The Spot" virus. The last several chapters really take off and the story is hard to put down until finishing. However, it does end with a cliffhanger prompting readers to purchase the next book in the series to see what happens next...I'm half tempted to do so, myself.
July 8, 2018
Intriguing
When I started reading this I wasn't sure how it would be. First chapter in and I was hooked. This could be today with how some of the things that are happening, its scary how realistic the story is. Now onto the next book to see if Martin can kick some government butts.
When I started reading this I wasn't sure how it would be. First chapter in and I was hooked. This could be today with how some of the things that are happening, its scary how realistic the story is. Now onto the next book to see if Martin can kick some government butts.
July 12, 2018
Get a better editor
I can't get past incomplete sentences and egregiously incorrect spelling errors.
The story is not what I thought or hoped it would be. I was looking for a viral pandemic / response to contagion story. This is just another evil government covering a conspiracy tale.
I can't get past incomplete sentences and egregiously incorrect spelling errors.
The story is not what I thought or hoped it would be. I was looking for a viral pandemic / response to contagion story. This is just another evil government covering a conspiracy tale.
March 10, 2019
I'm kind of on the fence with this book. I did enjoy the read even though I could see the "big reveal" coming long before it happened.
I may read future installments if the summary looks interesting, but this series ranks as strictly average so far.
I may read future installments if the summary looks interesting, but this series ranks as strictly average so far.
July 1, 2018
Scary Idea
The author took the idea of a deadly virus and has used that to show how people can be contained by the very Government they trust. Great characters and story line!
The author took the idea of a deadly virus and has used that to show how people can be contained by the very Government they trust. Great characters and story line!
April 15, 2019
I originally gave this 2 starts but the more I think about it, it DID keep me reading! I've read a fair amount of dystopian YA so this book didn't make a huge impact on me. It's people in hiding from those in charge, like many in the genre. The main characters are okay. I didn't LOVE any of them. Not a bad book. Not super thrilling but it kept me interested enough to finish it! I'll probably find the sequel because it has a bit of a cliffhanger and I hate leaving things unfinished, but I don't feel like I need to read it right away.
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