Official Review: Survival: Dark Times by Dylan R. Johnson

Vic Chimezie · Post by **Vic Chimezie** » 22 Jul 2020, 12:54

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Survival: Dark Times" by Dylan R. Johnson.]

3 out of 4 stars

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Ever imagined our world having a supreme ruler? Would we survive the fight against a dictator? Maybe yes, but I think I'll be more optimistic if we are lucky to have a passionate leader like Sora Trok.

Sora is an unpretentious spacer who delivers goods for clients all over the Nebula Galaxy. In one of such deliveries, he and his crew help save a teenage girl who is on the run from the Nebula's mighty monarch. Sora finds out from the teenager that there are others like her whom the queen also wants dead. After rescuing the others, Sora and his crew discover that there is more to the recent government shake-up than meets the eye. Hence, they must unite with whom they needed and fight anybody in their way, as they struggle to stay alive and stop the queen's evil plans.

Survival: Dark Times by Dylan R. Johnson is an epic fantasy adventure and a sure page-turner that will fascinate and captivate fantasy readers. But I first need to warn anyone who isn't comfortable with reading about people dying gruesomely to steer clear of it. There is violence in this book, a lot of it! Could they have been avoided? I don't think so, considering it was needed to give the story its purpose. So I guess you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs. Nevertheless, Dylan's style of writing will have you anticipating the next battle and the consequences thereof.

The sophisticated style of storytelling in this book is phenomenal. The descriptions of objects, characters, events, and environments are vivid. Most times, I get bored by authors trying to describe weird creatures and their surroundings in sci-fi books, but this author has taken a rather subtle approach. The characters and objects are believable. More so, the characterization of Sora's crew is simply brilliant. They are unique, intriguing, and mostly the reason why you will love this book.

I must commend the author for the quality of dialogues in this book. They are natural, easy to understand, and each character's style is quite distinct. It also has a touch of humor that made me chuckle amidst the vicious laser beams and shrieks of wounded combatants. As the story unfolds, you will appreciate how the author introduces alternate perspectives of the characters to help you understand them better.

What I disliked most about this book was how it ended: it left me with some unanswered questions. However, I liked how it made me crave for a sequel. And since I couldn't find any assuring information on this, I reluctantly took off a point. I found Survival: Dark Times to be professionally edited and with few typos. I, therefore, rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. It is devoid of profanities, but I would not recommend it to kids due to its violent content. Otherwise, get this book, especially if you love fantasy adventures.

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Ms_Rita30 · Post by **Ms_Rita30** » 23 Jul 2020, 11:40

Nothing tires me out while reading science fiction books like lengthy description of creatures. I am this author kept it simple. Thanks for your wonderful review.

Elvis Best · Post by **Elvis Best** » 23 Jul 2020, 11:56

Sora sounds very passionate,indeed. Thanks for this honest review. Good job!

Post by **Christabel Uzoamaka** » 23 Jul 2020, 11:58

I think that this book can be adopted as a movie! It looks to be action-packed and full of suspense. I wonder how Sora and his crew will defeat the tyrannical leader.

This was an exciting review, thank you.

Leen282 · Post by **Leen282** » 23 Jul 2020, 12:50

Agree, I also prefer when fantasy creatures remain relatable. And I do appreciate humor in a book, even if it is surrounded by gruesome deaths.

TADSAILS · Post by **TADSAILS** » 23 Jul 2020, 12:55

A sci-fi with so much action and drama. What a lovely review. I am going to add this to my shelf.

Dominik_G · Post by **Dominik_G** » 23 Jul 2020, 13:07

I don't usually read sci-fi/fantasy books so maybe Survival: Dark Times is not exactly for me but I enjoyed reading your review nonetheless. Thank you!

AnnOgochukwu · Post by **AnnOgochukwu** » 23 Jul 2020, 14:09

Wow. This book sounds like a unique sci-fi. I usually find it hard to understand the jargon used in sci-fic books, but your review states that the author's diction is easier to understand. I wouldn't pass the chance to read an amazing heroic story.
And, your review is very enjoyable.

Wy_Bertram · Post by **Wy_Bertram** » 23 Jul 2020, 14:42

Very appealing cover, and I'm pleased to find out about all the action within. It sounds very interesting, and your review pointed that out keenly.

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 23 Jul 2020, 15:24

Dystopian novels are among my favorites to read. I prefer mine a bit more sci-fi-ish than it sounds like this author went, but I think it's still worth a look. Thanks for the great review!

Gabriel Merêncio · Post by **Gabriel Merêncio** » 23 Jul 2020, 15:43

This sounds like a great fantasy/sci-fi adventure. It's not the sort of science fiction plot I usually enjoy, but I can see myself having a good time with this one. Thanks for the review!

Gabrielle Sigaki · Post by **Gabrielle Sigaki** » 23 Jul 2020, 15:55

Wow, this book has a fascinating premise. I love science fiction stories. Too bad the author leaves a lot of questions without answer, I hope it gets more books. Thanks for the great review!

Adrianna Melillo · Post by **Adrianna Melillo** » 23 Jul 2020, 16:08

I can definitely see this being a great one for lovers of sci-fi. Hopefully there's a sequel to help get some of those questions answered. Great review!

Olabode Joshua · Post by **Olabode Joshua** » 23 Jul 2020, 17:15

Expert review. This book sounds like my kind of book. I don't mind the gore as long as it is not unnecessary. I love this book already. Thanks for the review.