Official Review: The Unfortunate Expiration of Mr. David ...

[kandscreeley]

Very interesting review. The plot seems busy, but I am intrigued enough to want to read the sample. I don't read a lot of dystopian fiction. However, I liked your comment that the book makes you think about your own choices and where the world is heading; it made me want to know about the story.

The plot is a bit busy. It's not your standard dystopian, but then again is any dystopian normal? Thanks for commenting.

[kislany]

Ever since The Hunger Games, I love dystopian novels. Especially considering that the author might have fixed the formatting issues in the meantime, I'd very much like to read this book. From your review, it looks right up my alley.

[kandscreeley]

I do believe the author was at least working on the formatting issues, so that would be a good thing. Thanks for commenting kislany!

[Dolor]

Mr. David S. Sparks wakes up in the middle of a field with no memory of how he got there or who he is. He knows his name, but not much more. Luckily, he finds someone nearby known as either the Preservationist or Calvin. Calvin proceeds to tell him about the world as it is, as well as something called "The Cause."

Scientists started developing ways for people to live longer and longer. While this was great, it created a bit of a problem: there were more people than food. Farmers then came out with new pesticides that helped the crops grow more successfully to be able to feed all the extra mouths. There were, however, unfortunate side effects; people started dying. Even after the pesticides were discontinued, the crops had adjusted, and people continued to die. The land was poisoned. The remnants were forced to move to the sea while the land healed.

I hope these scary phenomena will not happen in the future, though it has a high possibility. They're blaming it to the technology which really has a point. I wonder what decision has they come up with and how the story ends. It's a thought-provoking story. I'm sorry to hear about the distraction you encountered in its formatting. Thanks for the detailed review.

[kandscreeley]

Mr. David S. Sparks wakes up in the middle of a field with no memory of how he got there or who he is. He knows his name, but not much more. Luckily, he finds someone nearby known as either the Preservationist or Calvin. Calvin proceeds to tell him about the world as it is, as well as something called "The Cause."

Scientists started developing ways for people to live longer and longer. While this was great, it created a bit of a problem: there were more people than food. Farmers then came out with new pesticides that helped the crops grow more successfully to be able to feed all the extra mouths. There were, however, unfortunate side effects; people started dying. Even after the pesticides were discontinued, the crops had adjusted, and people continued to die. The land was poisoned. The remnants were forced to move to the sea while the land healed.

I hope these scary phenomena will not happen in the future, though it has a high possibility. They're blaming it to the technology which really has a point. I wonder what decision has they come up with and how the story ends. It's a thought-provoking story. I'm sorry to hear about the distraction you encountered in its formatting. Thanks for the detailed review.

I'm only hoping that we as a human race can realize our mistakes before something like this happens in the future! Thanks for your comments.

[Libs_Books]

A very helpful review, thank you - it sounds as though it touches on some pretty controversial topics. I love books where the main character knows nothing and you share their perspective as gradually they work out what's going on. However, combining that with jumping around the timeline doesn't sound so good. The habit of leaving endings hanging to make way for a sequel is a sign of a less-talented author, I think. The greats always make you feel that the book has properly ended, even though there may be important matters left to be resolved.

[kandscreeley]

A very helpful review, thank you - it sounds as though it touches on some pretty controversial topics. I love books where the main character knows nothing and you share their perspective as gradually they work out what's going on. However, combining that with jumping around the timeline doesn't sound so good. The habit of leaving endings hanging to make way for a sequel is a sign of a less-talented author, I think. The greats always make you feel that the book has properly ended, even though there may be important matters left to be resolved.

You could be right about that. It's definitely an interesting story, though.

[londonmartine]

Great review! It sounds like a really good concept - I think I'd like it. But I agree that you definitely have to be very clear when describing new or alternative worlds - feeling lost while reading isn't ideal. I also always like concepts that are scarily close to our own - too many people, not enough food? Oof. Anyway, thanks for writing, I enjoyed it

[Jaime Lync]

Great review. The format would irk me as well but the story seems so fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[Izesicle]

The title alone drew me in. Not sure how apocalyptic the book is, given the synopsis. We're already in a world given to overpopulation, with pesticides polluting the earth. That said, how realistic the premise is makes the dystopian parts more accessible.

Thanks for stopping by my review.

[kwame1977]

So what will happen when everyone decides not to die. Death is then a necessary evil. Thanks for the review.

[kandscreeley]

Great review! It sounds like a really good concept - I think I'd like it. But I agree that you definitely have to be very clear when describing new or alternative worlds - feeling lost while reading isn't ideal. I also always like concepts that are scarily close to our own - too many peopole, not enough food? Oof. Anyway, thanks for writing, I enjoyed it

Thanks for reading my review. I always try to be entertaining and informative.

[kandscreeley]

So what will happen when everyone decides not to die. Death is then a necessary evil. Thanks for the review.

There are many books that agree with you. No death leads to too many people with not enough resources.

[Yoli García]

Sounds like a good post-apocalyptic story that puts the reader to think about the real future of humanity. I think I might enjoy it. Thanks for the review!

[kandscreeley]

Sounds like a good post-apocalyptic story that puts the reader to think about the real future of humanity. I think I might enjoy it. Thanks for the review!

Thanks for commenting! I enjoy reading other people's thoughts. If you decide to read it, give me a shout out and let me know if you liked it.