10.31.2011

Ashfall Review

Ashfall (Ashfall, #1)

My Review:
I usually don't do this...but for this review, all I'm going to say is YES.

I loved the world Mike Mullin painted in this story. I loved the equality shown in this book with the range of characters. It has the ability to reach so many people in that way. I loved the main character Alex's voice. His confusion about the world he was in, from the very first scene, was so realistic and authentic. I really believed that my world was about to collapse as well. The book is action-packed, and it keeps things moving, and Darla, the female lead, was totally my type of girl. I would SO be friends with her in the real world, and I'd want her on my side during an apocalypse. Mullin will hit every emotion in you with this book, and that's always a great sign that something was written the way it should have been! Overall, I'm a dystopian freak, but this was more than that. It was just a well told story that needed to be told to the world, and it showed through in the pages.

This is a long book, but it reads quickly, so pick up a copy and settle in for a violent and cruel, yet totally enjoyable ride.

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13 comments:

  1. I've heard Ashfall is an amazing book. I'm sort of disappointed w/many of the dystopian books I've read lately. But it seems this one stands out.
    Great review!

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  2. Im sure you will enjoy it!! :) and I agree, some aren't as exciting but this one is a fun read!!

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  3. I'm reading Ashfall right now, and I'm loving it!

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  4. I love action-packed books! It's good to hear that the author focuses on character development amid the action. :) Thanks for the review, Lindsay!
    - Lauren

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  5. Oh wow great review!

    I absolutely love the cover!

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  6. Glad you like the cover, Lu. The first edition has sold out and the new printing is getting an even fancier version of the same cover. It'll be matte but with shiny bits for the title and my name. I can't wait to see it!

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  7. I've been in the mood for a dystopian! I think I'll pick this on up soon! Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  8. I loved this book. So much that I had to look up Mike's email address on his website so I could fangirl gush directly to him. He was such a good sport about it.

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