The Dead and the Gone (The Last Survivors, Book 2)
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
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Author: Susan Beth PfefferEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-06-01
ISBN: 0152063110
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Book Reviews of The Dead and the Gone (The Last Survivors, Book 2)
Book Review: A Decent Companion Novel!
Summary: 4 Stars
After seeing the reviews on Amazon I was a bit worried about ordering this novel as I was worried that I would be sorely dissapointed with the successor to the amazing "Life As We Knew It." However I was still in that world so I wanted to stay in it so-to-speak so I decided to go ahead and order the companion novel and see what I thought.
Thank goodness I was not put off by the nay-sayers because this novel is a decent read and should not be missed by people that truely liked the first book. This book takes the darker route of the story and I believe that is what many people were put off by.
This novel takes place in New York City where massive flooding occured after the asteriod hit the moon. Alex and his two younger sisters must figure out a way to survive in the midst of the flooding, the looting and the dwindling rations as they wait at home hoping that one of their parents eventually show up. As faith dwindles that either of them is alive, Alex must make some tough decisions to make sure that what family is left will survive to tell future generations about what happened.
Although this tale is MUCH darker and depressing than its predecessor, there is not always roses and sugar in the real world. I was really glad to read what happened where things were worse than in rural PA in this fictional world. This story isn't without hope though and there is always a rainbow (albeit maybe not a bright one) to be seen throughout the story.
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