Ben

Not my favorite John Varley book, but that's a pretty darn high bar. It was still a compelling and terrific read.

Just like a ton of other dystopian, fall of civilization novels. The EMP cause was a bit interesting, but the writing itself was meh. It's also sort of heavy on the “Red Dawn” like NRA propaganda.

What a fantastic book. I can't recommend it enough. Enjoyable, thought-provoking, and unpredictable. I really loved it. My new favorite book of 2016.

I'd give this closer to 3 1/2 stars than three. But I can't give a book I came so close to giving up on as much as I did this one 4 stars. Though the writing is excellent and the world and characters brilliant, there just isn't much of a plot until the last few chapters.

I am very glad I stuck with it though. The end made the journey worth it.

I've re-read this book once a year or so since it came out. It stays as enjoyable every time.