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WelshHelen (United Kingdom) (2009/02/17):
This is an excellent first novel from an author who I hope to read more of (excuse the bad grammar!) I especially enjoyed the clear characterisations - Graham, Elsie and Frank were particular favourites of mine. I read The Year of Wonders a couple of years ago and though I prefer Geraldine Brooks’ novel, Mullen paints a chilling picture of life under quarantine, affected by paranoia and fear.The last few chapters, in particular, hit me hard, maybe because things happened so quickly after a few slow chapters of angst (especially Graham's angst) and people dying of the flu! This was well written, thought provoking and a real page turner. Highly recommended - 8 out of 10.
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