I read a lot of apocalyptic literature, real end of the world type stuff and this book sounded like others I had read. Chaos, people running amok, blah, blah, blah... But it wasn't WHAT I was reading that made this book disturbing it was how I was FEELING.
David Moody has done a masterful job of projecting emotions in Hater. I felt the mundaneness and boredom of the main character. I experienced the confusion, panic, and then chaos as the story unfolded. Most of all there was the hatred.
It's a good book. It's a quick read. And, if you like it, you'll be pleased to know that it is also a trilogy. The second installment is called Dog Blood and is available now at EVPL. The last in the trilogy will be called Killer or Victim but the release date isn't set as of yet.
If you like apocalyptic fiction like I do try these other great reads.
I loved--if that's the right word--The Road, which we published. We also published Brief History of the Dead, which I haven't read. Yet. I gather I should?
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Brief History.... is good but I have had to warn a couple of people about the ending. Many felt let down. I kind of appreciated it.
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