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Drifting back towards Greatness, Jan 2 2011
By Apollo Reader - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Downrigger Drift (Mass Market Paperback)
Whoever the seemingly newcomer is that wrote this latest book in the longest-standing post-holocaust series ever running has not only a much more solid grip on the series and its main wayfarer characters, but pens what could have easily been by some of its current less than capable writers a typical storyline that's been done a million times.But the sheer drive of this particular new writer drives the storyline with new and much more deeper characterization than most of the multiple writers that have come and gone since the original author began it all. Ryan and Krysty talk to each other like they haven't in a long, long time. J.B. and Mildred's love towards each other isn't forgotten or ignored in this one like it has in most. They are more In Character in this novel than they have been in a very long time.
Downrigger Drift also pays multiple homage to the original author and his most memorable early books and evil bad guys than I think any single author has done since. And does it all quite well, too! Bravo!
This author seems to know the Deathlands of old, and its old formula of bringing on new members to the group, which hasn't been done in a coon's age. And not only does the author do this well, but does it with a most colorful character from wayyyy back in the series. Only hardcore fans like ourselves will remember this guy. Done excellently too! (no, we won't ruin the surprise here in this review.)
Suffice it to say, Downrigger Drift was never dull or boring. In fact, we'd say it pays major homage and adds to many factors that made this series great in the early days of its first dozen books. Whoever wrote this one has a solid grasp of what the series was, and can be in the immediate future. We hope they stick around to pen more DL adventures. They have a solid grasp of its multiple characters, their past, can write fresh muties that don't come off as comic-book crap ideas, and can write exciting action scenes.
Whoever this author is - we salute you and thank you for bringing Deathlands back to what it should be with each book that comes out every two months now. We eagerly await this author's next novel.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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One of the best Deathlands, Mar 16 2011
By S. R. Hoover "Christ's daughter" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Downrigger Drift (Mass Market Paperback)
This is one of the better-written Deathlands of the entire series. Beginning with the mutant rats/pigs in the mat trans chamber where they land, our travelers face new and nicely imagined creatures, challenges, and rewards. The characters "feel real" as never before. It was so refreshing to read of people who weren't out to conquer the universe or take advantage of every living being but were just trying to maintain, to live their lives in relative comfort and peace, as do most people in the world today. The contrast between the idyllic existence of one town contrasted with the horror of the city really brings home the true nightmare of nuclear holocaust survival. This is great! I have every Deathlands ever written, and I truly believe this is the best! Oh, and BTW, I am NOT a man! Why do people always stare at me when I look at these books in the store? Don't women have imaginations,fears,suspicions? Can't we be survivalists, too? Well, "YES, we can!" Some of my friends are surprised that a Christian can enjoy, even collect, these kinds of books. I read these books with the sadness of knowing that, without God's mercy, this could easily be the future. They make me grateful for what I have and the future that God assures me.
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Lesson Learned, Dec 20 2011
By baron iceberg - Published on Amazon.com
This story has everything a Deathlands fan expects from a sci -fi adventure.Some of the highlights are when MIldred and Doc walk arm in arm down the aisle in "Deathlands style" , of course.Ryan 's counseling on a troubled youth isn't politically correct but effective a "forgive and forget" session on the the harsh reality of surviving outside of his ville.From this lesson a vibe is created that remains through out the story and that is "It's Ryan's world and he is in charge."A lesson learned is being a step ahead in the toxic hell called the "Deathlands".
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