The world ends for someone every day. One day it will end for everyone.
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Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Larry Enright was born to Irish Catholic first-generation immigrants and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has published four books: the best seller "Four Years from Home" (09/2010),
"A King in a Court of Fools" (09/2011), "Buffalo Nickel Christmas" (11/2011), and "12|21|12" (03/2012).
"A King in a Court of Fools" (09/2011), "Buffalo Nickel Christmas" (11/2011), and "12|21|12" (03/2012).
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Bdub
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I used to use amazon customer reviews as a rough gauge of quality when purchasing ebooks. I've realized that these reviewers are consistently leading me horribly astray, and this "book" is a shining example. This is more of a pamphlet or short story, which means character development is non-existent. Maybe a half-page is spent describing characters' back-stories, and from there they go nowhere.
This story has a beginning and end, but no middle. We go from brief introductions of the characters almost immediately to the short build up to the would-be climax that never truly materializes.
The author's understanding of the subject matter (astrophysics, relativity) is mediocre, to the point where the "smartest man in the world" in the book--who is given the responsibility of explaining the numerous puzzling events to the less intelligent characters in the book (and the audience)--provides virtually zero insight as to what is actually occuring, and instead only misleads the reader and makes the story more convoluted and vague.
There is a massive difference between a compelling science fiction story with an open-to-interpretation, thought-provoking ending and an under-developed, anemic mess. This story feels a bit like a gimmick. Perhaps we should be more careful not to crown a book as a "5-star" work of art just because it has an ambiguous ending.
This story has a beginning and end, but no middle. We go from brief introductions of the characters almost immediately to the short build up to the would-be climax that never truly materializes.
The author's understanding of the subject matter (astrophysics, relativity) is mediocre, to the point where the "smartest man in the world" in the book--who is given the responsibility of explaining the numerous puzzling events to the less intelligent characters in the book (and the audience)--provides virtually zero insight as to what is actually occuring, and instead only misleads the reader and makes the story more convoluted and vague.
There is a massive difference between a compelling science fiction story with an open-to-interpretation, thought-provoking ending and an under-developed, anemic mess. This story feels a bit like a gimmick. Perhaps we should be more careful not to crown a book as a "5-star" work of art just because it has an ambiguous ending.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By tmerchant
Format:Kindle Edition
I was just starting to really get into the book, and I was just thinking "Where is he going with this?" Next thing I knew, I was reading the epilogue! I thought maybe I had accidentally skipped ahead or maybe my Kindle skipped a few chapters, but no. The end was so disappointing and it seems as if the author just got lazy and decided to stop writing. Never mind the fact that there were so many typos, which is usually my first clue that I won't like the book, but you would think that he would at least wrap up the story! What a waste of my borrowed book for May!
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I was pleasantly surprised to get a story like this from Enright simply because it's so different than his others. But it was a fast read that only further solidifies him as the master storyteller he is. Richard Matheson takes on Left Behind and the product is fascinating. Don't expect an epic here, it can be read (and should be read) in one or two sittings. That's the brilliance of Enright's Mayan spin - it doesn't try to be anything more than what it is... a scary, fun, and unsettling trip through a suddenly deserted earth (right?). I'll be thinking of this one for a while...
PG Some mild language
PG Some mild language
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
This story started out good and moved quickly through the plot. It was exciting and I was racing to finish - and then the end.... was bad.
Published 4 days ago by Dena S
5.0 out of 5 stars
A thought-provoking tale
I really enjoyed this book. It hooked me straight away, and I liked the way the author introduced us to each of the characters and really gave us a feel for them. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Maria Savva
2.0 out of 5 stars
Glad it was free!
I enjoyed most of the story and was looking forward to a good read, but in a couple places thought "this better not be a dream" (as someone postulated in the story). Read more
Published 14 days ago by Sherry Holthe
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not so much
Interesting, but nothing I had not heard before.
If you have not read or seen anything before, this would be a good place to start.
If you have not read or seen anything before, this would be a good place to start.
Published 1 month ago by Cookie
3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed with the ending
This book held my attention but ended suddenly with what I considered a "cop out" ending. It seemed as though the author ran out of ideas so he just slapped an ending on... Read more
Published 1 month ago by sign of the raven
2.0 out of 5 stars
Ehhhh
A short story is the good news. Interesting premise of all but 5 people disappear. Ending, could have been much better. Read more
Published 1 month ago by irismedia
5.0 out of 5 stars
very well done
I am very into apocalyptic and end of the world scenarios as I have been reading them for years. This book was very well structured and the characters where captivating, assumed... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Boston
2.0 out of 5 stars
slow read
This is a short book. I read it while waiting for appointments in offices & wasn't sufficiently interested to get back to it between. Read more
Published 5 months ago by the piper
3.0 out of 5 stars
What the ???????
I'm an avid reader and don't usually think I'm stupid but I didn't get it. I thought it was a fairly interesting story up until they all got into the helicopter to go back to Camp... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Boo-Boo
2.0 out of 5 stars
Mediocre Would Be a Compliment
Another review says that it's biggest disappointment is that you can't throw it in the trash and I would have to agree. If you have to pay for it, don't do it. Literally, $0. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Your Average Joe
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More About the Author
Larry Enright was born to Irish Catholic first-generation immigrants and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His works include: the best seller "Four Years from Home" (2010),"A King in a Court of Fools"(2011), "Buffalo Nickel Christmas" (2011), "12|21|12" (2012), and "A Cape May Diamond" (2012). Find him at larryenright.net
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