Book: The Fallout

The Fallout

by SA Bodeen

Length: 352 pages

Format: Paperback
Price: Ordered from Scholastic for my classroom library with my free teacher points

How I heard about it: Sequel to The Compound, which I heard about at my YAL conference

 

Basic Premise: After surviving his six-year incarceration underground, Eli attempts to pick up the shards of his old life. But how do you recover from missing out on the world for six years due to the insanity of your own father?

My Take: 7 out of 10 (scale here) I LOVED the first book, and this one was a bit of a letdown. The plot itself moved more slowly, but there were also moments when I wondered why the author was spending so much time on small details, like fixing breakfast in the morning or getting into a car. I wanted a little more character development (but, to be fair, I always want more character development). It was still very good, and while I don't agree with the kids who told me it was BETTER than the first one, I do agree that it's a good book and a page-turner. When I finished, I immediately got online to see when the next book is coming out, and it doesn't appear that there will be one. Argh!