LENGTH
9 hrs and 32 mins
READ BY
Kevin Kemp
Performance
Overall
Excellent, Unforgettable, Best of the nest
Very good, thoroughly enjoyed,
Good, Solid, Enjoyed many aspects
STAR RATINGS GUIDE
Great Narration, Interesting Journey
THE BIRDICT
💚 This is a reformed-husband-fighting-to-get-to-his-family apocalypse, but with the wife’s perspective as well. So a bit like The End of the World Running Club, but quite a different tone.
🧡 The view of human life in the face of scarcity is closer to Thomas Hobbes’ 'Nasty, brutish and short' viewpoint than I’d have preferred. And, while I liked Abby’s feistiness - I pictured her played by Thirteenth Doctor Jodie Whitakker - some of Shawn’s internal dialogue felt aged before its time. Not a fan of the couple’s teen, Lydia. Very whiny and not too bright, although there is one fun fight scene in which she takes the lead.
💜 Listen to this for the understated British approach to an EMP apocalypse, the dour humour and suspense of reuniting a family.
SQUAWKING THE TALK
🎧 This made for a great listen. Narrator Kevin Kemp lends a lightness to the production and comes across as relatable and likeable, I also appreciated the attention paid to the chapter listings.
🎧 I would caution that this isn’t a laid back listen. One narrator reading two storylines can be difficult to follow, especially when both have similar characters and group makeup.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER: SIMILAR AUDIOBOOKS
No spoiler for this one. Maybe next time!
