A thoughtful, indepth look at how an apocalypse would affect different types of people. I enjoyed the different ways people voted and the different systems they set up afterwards; often this kind of book only covers one or two types of society, so it was interesting to see more than that. It also wasn't too gruesome or gory.
Thank you for the chance to read it.

I love when I dive into a book knowing little to nothing about it only to find myself deeply entangled in the story by the time I've finished.
If you want an endlessly entertaining and thought provoking read then I'd defintely recommend reading The Afer War by Brandon Zenner.

2 years after the earth was ravaged and ruined by a nuclear war and a widespread fatal disease, Steven and Brian are leaving the safety of their underground bunker for the first time.
Meanwhile, Simon and his faithful dog Winston are leaving the comfort of their secluded cabin in the woods.
Both groups are headed east in hopes of reuniting with family..or whatever is left of them.
Small groups of survivors litter their path along the journey. Some are more dangerous than others and many are desperate for resources.
Its a gripping novel about survival in a world where the line between good and evil begins to blur and the morally corrupt have all the advantage.

Things i loved about this book:
- Character development. All of the characters were very well written, even some of the supporting roles. Through the journey each main character seems to change--subtly at first, then by the end of the book they seems to have metamorphasized.
- The switching between different protagonist viewpoints and bringing two separate stories together seamlessly. The story was so well put together! It withheld the holes my nit picking brain wanted to poke in it, which made it all the more satisfying.
- The descriptive imagery was spot on and not over the top. I can't stand when a story is bogged down by too much descriptive language. Zenner added just the right amount that allows the reader to picture each scene vividly while not disruppting the plot line.
- Goin into this book I knew there would be people acting insane in a world with no rules and no accountability, but the protagonists were just downright evil. It gave me great joy to root for their demise and kept me on the edge of my seat with every despicable action they made.

It takes a few chapters to get a feel for all the characters, but once you do I'm sure you'll find yourself rooting for them as I did.
In part two it was a bit harder to focus on the shifting narrative due to the addition of more characters but with a little determination and re-reading a page or two I was able to comfortably continue.

I give this nove a 4.5/5. I'd highly recommend to lovers of sci-fi, dystopian novels, books in a post apocalyptic setting or anyone who loves a well thought out plot with a multitude of great characters.