- Publisher: Self/Independent
- Publication Date: July 19, 2023
- Author: Isaac Cooke-Khan
- Genre: Dystopian | Middle Grade
- Page Count: 65
My Thoughts & Opinions
The Fallout Family is a very short story about a brother and sister team attempting to navigate a new world devastated by a nuclear event. Together with their newly “adopted” dog Bella, Piper and James must fight to survive the harsh realities of the vast wasteland.
I found The Fallout Family entertaining. The story was easy to follow and the pacing well played. However, I did find parts of the narrative a bit confusing since there wasn’t any backstory about the magical crown. So that left a lot of questions as to how it came to be, and the purpose as well as use for it.
There are a number of sentences that didn’t quite make sense. And I really think that a good editor could really make a difference in the delivery and execution of the story.
As for the book being suitable for middle grade readers, it just maybe too over the top for that reading level. My opinion is due in part to the graphic violence that takes place. But maybe I’m just too old fashioned when it comes to reading and tolerance levels.
In any event, the book is an okay read as it stands. But it has potential to become better. Two stars.
I received a digital copy of the book from the author. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
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