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I like this book. I’m listening to it, and the narrator is pleasant. The story is intriguing. However, I can’t help but feel they’ve gone a little too far in burying the lead. The author chases a lot of rabbits for a long time before circling back to the main gist of the story. The mystery is getting a little exhausting instead of being as suspenseful as I think the author would prefer.

I picked this book up for something to read before bed. It’ll be relaxing, I thought. One short story or essay before sleep each night.

The first author made me so sad, I had a nightmare where my spouse died and couldn’t sleep well after that. I can’t say more without spoilers. I definitely recommend the first story if you want to feel things, but they won’t be pretty things.

I wanted to watch the documentary on this story, but I found that it was not available in my country. Instead, I discovered this book. I’m so glad I went for the book instead. So far, the mystery is very intriguing.

It stars by describing the two missing men, then pivots into following the suspect’s girlfriend. She is a criminal herself, but out of the loop on whatever is happening with the disappearance.

The opening of this book made me cry.

Neil Gaiman werewolf story? Yes please.

Why does it change between past and present tense at random? Was there an editor?

It’s tough to get into this book having read a similar and superior book, The Last of the Wine. I’m glad SoA has magical elements because otherwise the comparison would be insurmountable.

“Safety becomes violence when mixed with fear.”

“In reality, the apocalypse is most likely to be you, alone in a room with the flu.”