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The Preparation (2012)

by Glen Tate(Favorite Author)

3.86 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0615680682 (ISBN13: 9780615680682)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

PrepperPress.com

series

299 Days

review 1: Ok I'm in Chapter 20, so I haven't technically finished this book, and one could reasonably argue that I shouldn't be criticizing a book I haven't even finished. That said, I wanted to state my criticisms as they are fresh in my mind, and because I cannot rightly say for certain that I will make it through the rest of this book (yes I know it's only the first in the series) I thought I'd share my opinion anyway. Some might say Tate has an approachable, concise, no nonsense writing style. Bologna. His lack of style and vocabulary are so lacking that it's quite staggering. I've read other simply styled novels from novice authors (like John Dies at the End by John Wong) and was impressed. In Wong's case, his simple vocabulary and style along with overly convoluted plot lines ... moreactually worked, especially with the sharp wit of the main characters. Tate's novel drones on without variation or a unique voice. 299 Days is a "prepper" novel and I keep wishing it would focus more on just that: prepping and survival. It doesn't. Tate apparently has a very strong opinion on American politics and his novel frequently oozes contempt for crazy liberals. Mr. Tate also has an affinity for firearms, and the main character, Grant, frequently goes into long descriptions of his arsenal that both bore me and creep me out a little. I'm not anti-gun, but the excitement Grant gets from his guns make me think he would walk around in his undies taking selfies of himself with his AR-15 slung over his shoulder. It's a little weird.I'm a big fan of the "collapse" and post-apocalyptic novel genre, but I wouldn't recommend reading Tate's offering. Instead, try The Road, Alas Babylon, or The Age of Miracles; all are masterful. In comparison, 299 Days is a poorly written, narcissistic piece of propaganda... At least through chapter 20...
review 2: Read this to try and see things from a different point of view. I hope for preppers' sakes that there are better books than this. The main character is somewhat sympathetic - you can understand what he's thinking and feeling, and see what's happening, but lord have mercy this guy jumps to conclusions! If something normal, but bad, happens, it MUST be proof that things are coming apart and we're all gonna die. Not unpleasant reading, though it rather felt like a too-serious juvenile book from the writing style. less

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