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Loading... Vanishing Hour: A Novel of a Man, a Girl, and the End of the Worldby Lisa King
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Seventy-year-old Matthew Werner, who suffers from a debilitating case of Not Normal, doesn't know that nearly everyone on earth has died. He only knows that, out in the world, something terrible is happening - something he's not willing to discover. So he barricades himself inside and tries to stay ignorant. That is, until twelve-year-old Ruby Sterling shows up at his doorstep, all alone.The two have little in common. Matthew is old, strange, grumbly, and concerned only with figuring out what happened to his wife, who went missing months earlier. Ruby is serious, curious, and worried about the fate of her father and whether the future even exists. Neither wants much to do with the other. Which is why, when Ruby hears a voice on the radio telling people to come to a place called the Horizon, she's determined to find it, even if Matthew isn't.But outside, he's the least of her problems, and she's the least of his. To survive, they must count on the last thing either expected: each other.And the Horizon? It could be anywhere.Or nowhere at all.Vanishing Hour is a work of apocalyptic fiction unlike any other. As much a story about the beginning of an unlikely friendship as it is about the end of the world, it resonates on both the personal and social levels. You're not likely to forget this one anytime soon. No library descriptions found. |
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This book is excellent! It has the coolest mix of thrills and fun all in one. It's got hints of Up since we have an older gentleman named Matthew and a young twelve year old named Ruby. These two get stuck together during the end of the world: Everyone without some sort of brain illness or injury doesn't get sick, but all the healthy people suddenly die. They chase after Matthew's wife (who had Alzheimer's) who walked off one day and are trying to figure out where the Horizon is, because Ruby's Dad might be there.
It's quite the ride and I was thoroughly addicted to this book. Lisa's writing style is simple, easy and fast paced and kept me hooked the whole time. There was never a dull moment and I didn't expect some of the exciting parts of this plot that came about. I didn't expect there to be people trying to colonize (and maybe not doing a good job) and then that ending... Ugh. So sweet, so good, so cute! But massive cliffhanger! Break my heart Lisa!
I love that this is Lisa King's first novel, because that means (more than likely) she's only going to get better. This was a stellar start and I can totally see people loving this book! It needs to find it's audience ASAP because it is just lovely. Add to the bonuses: Canadian author, actual medical terminology, and lots of character development!
I wish apocalyptic horror was more like this. I'd enjoy the genre way more!
I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who likes: fun thrillers, apocalyptic horror, a fast paced story or something to spice up their TBR.
Five out of five stars.
I received a free copy of this book from the author, Lisa King, in exchange of an honest review. (