Book Review for: The Kill Order
Written by: James Dashner
Delacorte Press
ISBN: 978-0-385-742894
Avail in print and as an ebook
5 Stars
Riveting!
Dashner pens a suspenseful dystopian future with "The
Kill Order." When sun flares and radiation wreak havoc on the Earth, Mark
and his friend, Trina, are forced to abandon the life they know to live in one
of the new - and rare - habitat zones in the Appalachian mountain chain.
Life in the mountains is hard, but livable. Mark's family is
gone and in their place are Alec and Lana, two adults, along with Misty and
Toad. The story opens with an airplane known as a Berg descending on their
village. People in bio suits start shooting darts, infecting people with a
virus that causes a quick and painful death.
Mark and Alec act quickly to discover what is happening.
Soon they learn the virus has a name – the flare. It's also mutating, becoming
more destructive. They soon discover a young girl, DeeDee, who appears to be
immune to the virus. DeeDee is the hope for the future, but can Mark and Alec
get her to the scientists in time to stop the destruction?
Dashner's writing style is easy to read. His imagination
shines throughout the story as he creates a devastated world. Dashner places
you next to Mark in the heart of the action. The plot races forward at
break-neck speed, yet holds the reader enthralled. Clues to the sunbursts and
flare virus are revealed in just the right places, keeping the reader turning
the page.
The characters are interesting, especially Mark. His life
changes quickly and in a dramatic fashion. His concern and empathy for mankind
demonstrates the rapid growth he undertakes.
"The Kill Order" is a taunt, suspenseful read. It
offers intrigue, action, and adventure. I did not want to put the book down. I
would recommend it for readers over 12.
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