Review by Megan Hobart -- The Last City of America

[Megan Hobart]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Last City of America" by Matthew Tysz.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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The Last City of America is a dystopian tale that follows the journey of several main characters. Barnabas, a scientist, created a disease that destroyed America. Only seven cities remain. The people remaining are fighting for the future of humanity. Harold, Barnabas’s apprentice, struggles with the worth of humanity. Grakus, the host, is determined to destroy humanity. Morgan becomes the leader of a revolution.

I rate The Last City of America a 3 out of 4 stars. I gave this book 3 stars because the story is captivating and enjoyable, but it is a little challenging to read at first and the storyline does not have a great flow. It is well written with few errors. I encourage people to read this book, although it may not be for everyone. People who enjoy dystopian novels will enjoy this book because it is a classic story of humanity after the society we know is destroyed. However, if dystopian novels are not your cup of tea, then you may not want to read The Last City of America. The story is a little slow in the beginning, but if you enjoy this genre, then it is definitely worth finishing. Overall, the book was interesting, although the story could be more streamlined.

The concept for The Last City of America is intriguing. I loved the background of the creation of the seven cities. I also enjoyed following the characters on their different paths to understanding humanity and creating the society that they believe should exist. The exploration of the human experience was also incredible.

Although the book was enjoyable, the pace was inconsistent and the storytelling was lacking. It was difficult to read the beginning of the book. The pace did not pick up until halfway through the book. There did not seem to be a coherent storyline in the beginning because of the multitude of characters. Switching between the character’s points of view made it difficult to connect with the characters and follow one story. In addition, the story did not develop until the middle of the book when each character had a goal and a journey to go on.

The book took a while to develop the story and increase pace, but it is well written and the concept behind the story kept me intrigued. The Last City of America may not be for everyone, but I encourage people to give the book a chance because once they do, they will find a fascinating story of humanity.

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