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Thanis · April 16th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Thanks to the OP. I'm on page 285. It is a great read, but I can't hold it in.

Cons: So far, it has the ring of wishful pondering. It is a story that appeals to my (and I think others) feeling that they wish SHTF a little (naturally not as bad as an EMP) so things that are frivolous can be strained out of the conversation of what if prepared vs paranoid.

Sort of like Y2K. Everyone makes a deal about how much hype Y2K was, but I have a few family members who worked their tail off (mostly at the local level). At the national level, my brother did some critical work as a programmer to make sure nothing happened. It was real, but those who worked hard at it, sometimes are critisied as making it bigger then it was. The same people who critisied would have been some of the first to demand people be made accountable if bad things would have happened.

You can also tell it is written by people who like firearms. Sometimes they go a little to far on descriptions of the firearms. It has a kid in the candy store read to it. Like the 1911 obsession or the LaVernia sub's requirement that every have a Glock 34 (really G17 would be a more likely requirement). It is a little like listening to fans of Star Wars or Star Trek babble on about a detail only a fan could care about.

Other then that, there are a few double negative problems, and a few other issues, that a good / professional editor could help on. It is well written, and honestly, I've read paperbacks that have been best sellers that had similiar mistakes. However, the copy I'm reading is a tad bit more rough then it would be if it was placed in print.

Pros: JUST A GREAT READ. I think this would make a great screen play for a season long (13 or so episodes) TV show with maybe a two part (for hour) mini-series movie to kick it off and another 2 hour series ender.

I would think pro-gun celebrities (actors) could easilly fit many parts of the cast.

Well, back to reading. Thanks again to the OP.

April 16th, 2009, 06:02 PM	#30
Thanis Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 1,704	Thanks to the OP. I'm on page 285. It is a great read, but I can't hold it in. Cons: So far, it has the ring of wishful pondering. It is a story that appeals to my (and I think others) feeling that they wish SHTF a little (naturally not as bad as an EMP) so things that are frivolous can be strained out of the conversation of what if prepared vs paranoid. Sort of like Y2K. Everyone makes a deal about how much hype Y2K was, but I have a few family members who worked their tail off (mostly at the local level). At the national level, my brother did some critical work as a programmer to make sure nothing happened. It was real, but those who worked hard at it, sometimes are critisied as making it bigger then it was. The same people who critisied would have been some of the first to demand people be made accountable if bad things would have happened. You can also tell it is written by people who like firearms. Sometimes they go a little to far on descriptions of the firearms. It has a kid in the candy store read to it. Like the 1911 obsession or the LaVernia sub's requirement that every have a Glock 34 (really G17 would be a more likely requirement). It is a little like listening to fans of Star Wars or Star Trek babble on about a detail only a fan could care about. Other then that, there are a few double negative problems, and a few other issues, that a good / professional editor could help on. It is well written, and honestly, I've read paperbacks that have been best sellers that had similiar mistakes. However, the copy I'm reading is a tad bit more rough then it would be if it was placed in print. Pros: JUST A GREAT READ. I think this would make a great screen play for a season long (13 or so episodes) TV show with maybe a two part (for hour) mini-series movie to kick it off and another 2 hour series ender. I would think pro-gun celebrities (actors) could easilly fit many parts of the cast. Well, back to reading. Thanks again to the OP. __________________ NRA Member S&W 642 (no-lock) with .38 Spl +P 135 GR Gold GDHP Glock G31 & G33 with .357 Sig 125 GR. SXT Winchester Ranger