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h3dakota's review against another edition
3.0
The premise was great, the tech piece was awesome. Liked most of the characters, though some were annoying. The ending felt a bit rushed though. Also, I don't think New York would quite devolve in that manner that quickly - it would take a little bit longer for it to reach the state it does in the story. But, I have to say, the story kept me hooked.
skylarkochava's review against another edition
4.0
I really, really enjoyed this book. Until the last chapter.
The mix of practical prepping advice and psychology was surprisingly enjoyable. Unlike many books about prepping or a post-apocalyptic future, it tackled hard questions like cannibalism and whether to save one's children in a realistic and honest way.
I thought the story was really well done and well written. I even found it reasonable and realistic. Or I did until I got to the "big reveal" of the truth at the end. Then everything seemed completely unrealistic and overkill. The story no longer seemed plausible. The "truth" itself doesn't seem plausible (way too many factors going on), and in retrospect, the effects seem exaggerated and unrealistic. But maybe that's just me.
The mix of practical prepping advice and psychology was surprisingly enjoyable. Unlike many books about prepping or a post-apocalyptic future, it tackled hard questions like cannibalism and whether to save one's children in a realistic and honest way.
I thought the story was really well done and well written. I even found it reasonable and realistic. Or I did until I got to the "big reveal" of the truth at the end. Then everything seemed completely unrealistic and overkill. The story no longer seemed plausible. The "truth" itself doesn't seem plausible (way too many factors going on), and in retrospect, the effects seem exaggerated and unrealistic. But maybe that's just me.
littleroseygirl's review against another edition
4.0
Couldn't put this down! Loved it. The sick person in me was hoping for a slightly different ending (one with NYC a little more... Ruined. Based on the descriptions of the wreckage and problems on Manhattan, clean up shouldn't have been as smooth in my opinion. Things went back to being a little too normal. But maybe that was the point). But the ending was a good one and had the right tone of poignancy.
michellehenriereads's review against another edition
2.0
I can see where a book like Cyberstorm will have an audience, but I am the wrong audience.
Here's the run down on my points of contention with Cyberstorm.
1- Characters:
All the characters felt pretty one dimensional. Even by the end of the book I had a hard time remembering the main character's name. The characters are used to support the plot.
2- Plot:
The plot is driven by the external happenings. For example, how the people cope with all the technology crashing. A devastating storm cuts New York off from the outside world which introduces more complications. Would people really be driven to cannibalism within a month? I hope to never find out.
3- Gear
The gear, and the way the gear heads who figure out how to manipulate and reconfigure their technology, is the star of the show. I am not very interested in the gear (I like relationships much more than machinery).
I would think men would be more interested in Cyberstorm.
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Here's the run down on my points of contention with Cyberstorm.
1- Characters:
All the characters felt pretty one dimensional. Even by the end of the book I had a hard time remembering the main character's name. The characters are used to support the plot.
2- Plot:
The plot is driven by the external happenings. For example, how the people cope with all the technology crashing. A devastating storm cuts New York off from the outside world which introduces more complications. Would people really be driven to cannibalism within a month? I hope to never find out.
3- Gear
The gear, and the way the gear heads who figure out how to manipulate and reconfigure their technology, is the star of the show. I am not very interested in the gear (I like relationships much more than machinery).
I would think men would be more interested in Cyberstorm.
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campmom03's review against another edition
5.0
CyberStorm is a terrifying view of a world that is extremely possible. I couldn't put it down, but at the same time wanted to run screaming into the wilderness. Definitely made me relook at our emergency kit and meager supplies.
“At least with nuclear weapons you know they’re scary—Hiroshima, Bikini—but with cyber, nobody knows how much damage they’ll cause if they let them loose, and they’re merrily sticking them into each other’s infrastructure like candy canes on a doomsday Christmas tree.” Charles Mumford
“At least with nuclear weapons you know they’re scary—Hiroshima, Bikini—but with cyber, nobody knows how much damage they’ll cause if they let them loose, and they’re merrily sticking them into each other’s infrastructure like candy canes on a doomsday Christmas tree.” Charles Mumford
4wynnes's review against another edition
4.0
Modern take
On post apocalyptic genre. Pacing at the end was strange. Perhaps a few too many characters, however I Enjoyed it.
On post apocalyptic genre. Pacing at the end was strange. Perhaps a few too many characters, however I Enjoyed it.
ahotpotofcoffee's review against another edition
2.0
This book doesn't grab you. I often caught my self asking "who is this guy again"
mnyberg's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting premise. I didn't agree with how quickly the breakdown would occur, but it was the author's interpretation, not mine. What I didn't care for was the weak dialog. Plus, the main character was more a child than adult.