Review by Kay87 -- Going Gone by Abraham Lopez

[Kay87]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Going Gone" by Abraham Lopez.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Going Gone by Abraham Lopez is a look into the psyche of man, as the old adage of what would you do if the world around you was coming to an end is answered. Written in an anthological format, this novel showcases the mindsets and decisions made by various beings that seem unconnected at first but in the end are all trapped in the chaos surrounding them as the world crumbles due to nuclear war.

It begins with a prominent Prime Minister from the Middle East being assassinated causing an instantaneous and detrimental ripple effect on the rest of the world. With fingers being pointed at various nations, it is inevitable that war will soon take place. The United States is thrown into pandemonium when it becomes known that the terrorists have invaded American soil and it is too late to stop them from going forward with their plans. The ensuing chapters focus on the results of that war from the perspective of those who are directly and indirectly involved as well as the effects on life as they know it.

I love the slant the author would have taken with this novel. It was refreshing to read the varying perspectives on the same situation from each character. There were chapters that made me sympathetic to unlikeable characters and there were chapters that made me scream in absolute disbelief. I expressly enjoy novels that challenge my personal ideals and have me question the systems that exist in the world. This novel did so by taking a well-known conspiracy theory and bringing it to life for the reader.

But, much as I enjoyed the book, I must rate it 3 out of 4 stars. The first two chapters of the book made it difficult for me to become emotionally invested in the story at first. It was only due to my curiosity that I was able to continue reading. These chapters were filled with over-explanations, an abundance of useless adjectives and constant repetitions. Whilst I am glad I continued reading as I loved the ending, I believe that this cannot be said for everyone who would like to read the novel.

Secondly, as with most anthologies, very few of the characters related to each other. It was left to the reader to make the necessary connections at the end of the book as the author did not do so. In addition, there were some chapters in my view that were unnecessary as they did nothing to the overall story.

Overall, Going Gone is a fantastic novel for conspiracy theorists and those interested in learning the inner workings of the human mind especially our flaws in times of crisis.

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[Jackie Holycross]

I've heard good things about this one. It's on my want to read list.

[Samy Lax]

It's interesting to know that the book has chapters that make the readers sympathetic to unlikeable characters while there are a few others that have the potential to make us scream in absolute disbelief. I love a conspiracy theory myself and don't see why this book shouldn't be my next.

Love the review!