Kate Holland and her husband, Dan, moved to the eco-community, Greenloop seeking a different life. Kate's therapist suggested that she keep a journal documenting their experiences at Greenloop to help her adjust. It was Kate's journal that allowed the authorities to piece together the events that took place at the secluded community. They were cut off from the rest of the world after the Mt. Rainier eruption, but they were not alone. The little community had to band together in order to protect themselves for what lurked in the forest. It is because of Kate's journal that they know what happened. And it is something out of a horror movie, but is it possible that Kate survived?
I think that Devolution goes on the top of the "favorites" list this year. The book is told mostly as the reading of Kate's journal. In between journal entries, there are interviews and excerpts from things written by Jane Goodall and Charles Darwin. You know how I love a good "end of the world" story and there is an element of that with Greenloop being cut off from civilization and forced to fend for themselves. Kate is a great main character because she is not the kind of person you would expect to step up and take control. Her early journal entries make her seem a little scattered and flighty. By the end of the journal, I envision her a warrior. The end of the book left me with some unanswered questions, but it makes me wonder if the author is setting up a sequel. -CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS
Bottom Line - Devolution read like the script of a blockbuster movie. I suspect it won't be long before the movie rights are sold and the cast is revealed. And I can't wait.
Details:
- Devolution by Max Brooks
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- Pages:304
- Publisher: Del Rey
- Publication Date: 6/16/2020
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- Thank you to NetGalley for the book in exchange for a review.
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