The twins, Robbie and Ronnie Lindgren, head off on a new adventure. Tired of all the warfare, they want to try to return south Texas to a peaceful state, but change is always difficult, and peace comes at a high price. One will live and one will die in their quest for a new government, economy, and society.
ENTHRALLING READ Genre: Post-Apocalyptic, Survivalist, Dystopian Setting: Various Texas areas including The Farm, Peaceful Valley Hero: Robbie Lindgren Heroine: Florence Major Theme – In the human race hope lives on despite dire conditions and terrible loss; good ultimately defeats evil. Descriptors: Enthralling read, detailed in the actions necessary to survive the end of life’s comforts as we know them, graphic in the depiction of negative human thought and deed, enthralling details of survival, great feelings of people working together. Favorite Supporting Character: Freya, for whom Robbie always kept a soft spot in his heart. Fun Tidbit: This is the final book in the Four Seasons series, and everything gets wrapped up. I get the strong impression that, if ever needed, this set of Seasons books by Larry Landgraf could act as a roadmap for post-apocalyptic times. I’m certainly keeping them around. The details in the book are obviously based on the author’s extensive knowledge of and experience with living in or near the wild swamp, very admirable intelligence to possess. Memorable Lines: “In most of the communities Robbie visited, he found good people who remembered what it was like before the grid shut down. When there are good people, there is always hope, but for twenty-five years, it had been lost. Thanks to a couple of brave young men, hope is now here to stay. Their dream has now ballooned into the New United States.”
This is the fourth book in the Four-Seasons Series and conclusion of the grid collapse. Robbie and Ronnie nobly set out to bring a united government back to the people of southern Texas. Both leave behind women and family they love, while they meet with new people from other areas /towns. I love the idea of trying to bring everyone together, instead of working against each other. One of the brothers is forced to carry this quest on alone. This part was truly heartbreaking, but also courageous, too. Relationships are tested, new ones forged, and signs of civilization emerge. Although it was sad to say goodbye to the people of Pleasant Valley, I found this an engaging read that made me wonder what if all the comforts were removed from my life and what would that future look like? Mr. Landgraf offered a very realistic view of that future. I recommend this series for those who enjoy an end of world scenarios, romance, family, survival skills and human nature.