Who Would Like This Book:
If you love high-stakes political intrigue wrapped up in a unique zombie apocalypse setting, "Blackout" delivers! Mira Grant masterfully blends suspense, action, and clever world-building with an undercurrent of dark humor. The alternating perspectives of Georgia and Shaun make the emotional stakes feel real, and the blog excerpts add extra flavor. This finale is a treat for fans of character-driven stories, twisty conspiracies, and those who've been invested since book one. It’s also perfect for readers who dig smart science fiction with social commentary and aren't scared off by some experimental ideas.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Readers who expect constant zombie mayhem might be disappointed - this book is much more about government conspiracy, cloning ethics, and relationships than flesh-chomping action. Some found the plot convoluted in the second half, and a few had trouble suspending disbelief when the science got hand-wavy. The reveal about the nature of Georgia and Shaun’s relationship also didn’t sit well with everyone, and the ending felt abrupt or too tidy for some fans. If you need your finale free of plot holes and perfectly logical twists, this finale might test your patience.
About:
Blackout, the final installment in the 'Newsflesh' series by Mira Grant, brings a thrilling conclusion to the trilogy. The book delves into a post-zombie apocalypse America, focusing on New Media journalists navigating conspiracies, mad science, action, and political commentary. The story follows the Mason siblings, Shaun and Georgia, as they uncover truths in a world filled with fear-mongering, propaganda, and death. The narrative weaves through twists and turns, exploring the manipulation of people through information and journalism while using zombies as a backdrop to drive the plot.
The writing style in 'Blackout' is fast-paced, engaging, and filled with surprises at every turn. Grant's storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats, providing an emotional roller coaster ride through a world where human behavior is examined through the lens of a zombie apocalypse. The choral approach to character development and the gripping plot make this book a compelling read that explores themes of grief, conspiracy, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of violence, body horror, ethical dilemmas related to cloning, and government conspiracy.
Has Romance?
The romantic dynamics between Shaun and Georgia, though complicated, play a significant role in emotional developments.
From The Publisher:
The explosive conclusion to the Newsflesh trilogy from New York Times bestseller Mira Grant.
The year was 2014. The year we cured cancer. The year we cured the common cold. And the year the dead started to walk. The year of the Rising.
The year was 2039. The world didn't end when the zombies came, it just got worse. Georgia and Shaun Mason set out on the biggest story of their generation. The uncovered the biggest conspiracy since the Rising and realized that to tell the truth, sacrifices have to be made.
Now, the year is 2041, and the investigation that began with the election of President Ryman is much bigger than anyone had assumed. With too much left to do and not much time left to do it in, the surviving staff of After the End Times must face mad scientists, zombie bears, rogue government agencies-and if there's one thing they know is true in post-zombie America, it's this:
Things can always get worse.
BLACKOUT is the conclusion to the epic trilogy that began in the Hugo-nominated Feed and the sequel, Deadline.
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Excellent story and excellent end to the series. I would definitely recommend it to SF fans.
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