Monday, January 16, 2012

Supervolcano: Eruption by Harry Turtledove


Supervolcano doesn't "heat" up until 100 or so pages. Then after about 80+ pages it takes a deep decline downwards.

I wanted more volcano action and less character and relationship build up. Turtledove made the Yellowstone eruption dull. There would be a lot more chaos and action. This book has the potential to be an amazing but it falls short on all levels.

This book is anti-climatic --- skip it and read something else. I wish, I had.

Grade: F


Overview [B&N]
A supervolcanic eruption in Yellowstone Park sends lava and mud flowing toward populated areas, and clouds of ash drifting across the country. The fallout destroys crops and livestock, clogs machinery, and makes cities uninhabitable. Those who survive find themselves caught in an apocalyptic catastrophe in which humanity has no choice but to rise from the ashes and recreate the world...

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