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Push Back
- The Disruption Series, Book 2
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Earth reels in the aftermath of a savage solar storm, a global disaster of unprecedented proportion which leaves most of the world without electrical power or the means to restore it. Across the world, the responses of unprepared national governments are too little, too late. In the US, order collapses and opportunistic forces rise to fill the power vacuum, as what remains of a self-serving federal bureaucracy prioritizes the survival of politicians and bureaucrats over that of the general population.
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- Natalie @ ABookLoversLife
- 12-14-16
Brilliant second book!!
Having really enjoyed book 1 of this, I was so looking forward to listening to this one. Well the author didn't disappoint!! This one was much better than the first and even though it was over 13 hrs long, I devoured it in a day.
This starts straight after the ending of book 1 so the story flows really well and we are immediately drawn into the story. I absolutely loved seeing the characters again and seeing them grow and develop. Their lives don't get any easier and their struggle to survive, not only the lack of essentials, but also the gangs, gets so much harder. Plus they end up meeting others and some of their groups grow. The overall plot is complex and engaging. The author has put layers in place and is slowly starting to unravel them and we are finally seeing glimpses of where it's going.
This was so much better than the first and had much more action, plot development and intrigue and I can not wait to see where the characters and plot leads us! It's a series that I have no problem in recommending and one that I know I will re-read.
Kevin Pierce seems to be the go to narrator for books of this type and it's easy to see why. He is easy to listen to and knows how to tell a great story. He is always clear and concise and has a range of tones and cadences that bring the story to life.
*I received a free copy of this but voluntarily reviewed it. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.*
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- Chris
- 09-28-16
Solid follow up!
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I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series "Under a Tell-Tale Sky" and was very excited with the release of book two.
"Push Back" picked right up where book one left off and it wasn't long before I found myself immersed in a smooth continuation of the story. All of the elements I enjoyed with the first book were present and accounted for: an original story in a genre filled with stereotypes, a satisfying balance of big picture vs individual and group perspective, writing that pulled me back and forth between gripping action and emotion...all topped off with another 5-star Kevin Pierce narration. I was late for work more than once as I sat in the parking lot waiting for the end of a scene or chapter!
Some of the same issues I had with book one still exist but they are minor enough to merely make the story a 4 star rather than a 5 star. Representation of inner city gang culture, the way they speak, and the constant referral to them as "gang-bangers" by absolutely every non-gang character in the book got annoying. I've never referred to gang members as "gang-bangers" myself but apparently every other person in the country does. There were a couple, minor editing issues, something I can't help but pay attention to. Again, minor is the key word here and let's be honest, as far as finding flaws, this is definitely digging.
Much of the confusion I felt moving around in book one started resolving as the story progressed. There are some open ends I see getting neatly tied together in book three and I predict a very satisfying conclusion to the series. In McDermott's notes after the epilogue he will have you believe that he has very little knack for outlining the story and knowing where he's heading; this is not at all evident in the story so far.
I did receive this book from the author in return for an honest, unbiased review. I don't ever play favorites though, free book or not, as I don't appreciate reading dishonest reviews myself. This is not a problem with "Push Back", it was a pleasure to listen to and I'm grateful to the author for the gift. I look forward to the completion of Book 3 although it might be a while since McDermott will only go as far as predicting "sometime in 2017". It's going to be a long wait!
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- GMJ
- 09-23-16
Survivors teaming up in different factions.
It was worth the listen, especially so for an OTR driver. Though not perfection, the action is non stop. The characters were fairly well developed and draw you in.
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- Kurt Schwoppe
- 09-30-17
I'm Hooked
I enjoyed the first book and Push Back definitely followed suit. Unlike some series where the first one hooks you in then you suffer through the remaining two, Disruption keeps delivering with a wide variety of interesting characters logically dealing with a very crappy situation. What's helpful for me, is that Bob McDermott likes things that I like, whether it be shipping, the military, backpacking the Appalachian Trail, or figuring out how things would work in a Post Apocalyptic World. Bob has broad knowledge of many things, and he works this knowledge into his books in a way that makes them believable and realistic.
I've read this genre about six and seven times this year, and the Disruption Trilogy (Bob's new name for the series), is a very strong second following the One Second After series. It's possible that books two and three (when it's released) may beat out the "After" series. Push Back definitely put it within reach.
Please don't misunderstand my rating of 4 stars. In my scheme, 4 stars is a very good book certainly worth a credit. I reserve 5 stars for those books bordering on literary masterpieces, that have substance greater than the story itself. Bob is great author, but I think he's happy writing dang good stories versus trying to win a Pulitzer. And these types of books are an important part of my library as well.
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- The Lone Mopper
- 09-22-16
Book 2 and it keeps getting better
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This is a great story with multiple groups of characters each facing their own challenges while being part of a believable main story scenario. The author has done a great job of interweaving the individual story lines into a very real dystopian world. Can't wait for the next book.
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The narrator, Kevin Pierce delivers an awesome performance and brings the characters to life.
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- K9 Bara
- 03-02-17
Can't wait for the next.
Can't wait for the next.
Kevin Pierce is fantastic. I search for books that Kevin Pearce is narrating and choose from there. I listen to many many books of his. Always spot-on.
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- Belinda Turner
- 02-19-17
Great SHTF story from a unique perspective
I have listened to dozens of post apocalyptic novels and this one did not let me down. The plot is unique and multifaceted enough to keep you hooked and less predictable than most. Your able to root for the good guys and you are not let down which I love. Definitely worth a credit.
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- Bruce
- 02-14-17
One of the Best
This is one of the best survival/apocalypse book series I have ever read! It's right up there with Patriots et al. Realistic and gripping I had a hard time stopping at any point.
With so many characters it was hard at first to believe he could make the reader become attached to them all. Yet he did; and with spectacular flair and drama.
There's no suspension of disbelief required in this series. You buy in to the overall scenario and each scene without hesitation.
Looking forward to Promises to Keep with bated breath!
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- Gary H
- 04-01-17
A solid second book
I loved the first book and was really waiting for the second book to come out. The plot is very realistic and the characters very believable. In lots of ways it is as good as the first book (which was very very good), but I did not enjoy the second book as much.
My biggest problem was the sex in the book. I'm not sure that the sex scenes really made the book better as I was not expecting them as the first book didn't go that way.
The narration was excellent again and I did enjoy almost all of the book.
I was given a copy of the book to review by the author in exchange for an unbiased review.
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- Simon
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This is an impressive follow-uo to continue R.E. McDermott’s Disruption series and I shall definitely be looking forwards to the concluding book. The premise here is not some fantastic supernatural event causing disaster but something relatively credible coupled with the inherent fragility of modern civilisation where infrastructure is designed primarily for profit motives rather than sensible levels of resilience. The scope is wide too as the book covers multiple groups of characters as they explore McDermott’s stark, powerless US landscape. The size of the cast and the depth many of the characters are given is impressive and brought to mind the epic scale of books like The Stand by Stephen King.
One thing that does stand out is that this is an author who has thought much more about the logistics and realities of an apocalyptic future than most. Lots of practical problems and logical solutions, some of which work and others that aren’t as successful. He doesn’t make it easy for his characters, they can’t just go adventuring! Rather they must work out the practicalities first which he represents with authenticity and detailed knowledge. Perhaps on occasion this is a little overdone, one or two too many conversations about fuel and distances but given this is a self-publishing author a little over-exhuberance here not tempered by editing is more than forgivable. This logical side does add a different angle to the books which can be quite fascinating and I suspect one or two other authors may be squirming a little over McDermott’s precision compared to the liberties they permit their characters!
Don’t let that observation fool you into thinking this is some dull plod across rough terrain though. This book is full of action including individual combat and a couple of quite titanic battles. The mayhem is impressive and the author pulls no punches in terms of the depths to which people can sink including the use of human shields and all manner of weapons and violence. There is some fairly impressive innovation in the combat too, just how deadly can a coke can be?
In summary this is a near-epic scale adventure with lots of action and a love of problem solving characters. It is set in a country whose terrain the author clearly has a deep knowledge and affection for. He tells us to expect the final instalment some time next year, something to look forwards to!
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- JDEVLIN
- 06-01-18
Definitely as good as the book.
The narration is good but a more varied accent for different characters would be better. A good story though, compliments the book.
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- Norma Miles
- 10-17-16
"Taking out the trash"
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This, the second book in R.E.McDermott's excellent Disruption series, is even better than the first. Set in America following a solar f!aring which has destroyed most of the world's electrical systems and with them, much of the basis of our means to preserve our elaborate civilization, it is the story of people trying to survive. This is a post apocalyptic tale terrifying in it's reality. No zombies, and without the usual vicious cannibalistic roaming gangs, it presents ordinary people trying to save lives and restore some semblance of normality and hope where so much has been taken away. And also those who see the potential to gain from other's losses.
There are a lot of people in this book. Many, but not all, were introduced in volume one, and all are three dimensional characters, living, breathing actors we come to care about.. They plan both to build safe havens and protect the many homeless, desperate others - or to grab wealth or power for themselves. And the two disparate types of groups cannot coexist.
There is action aplenty, much of it in very realistic ambush and murder, small group fighting or gigantic violent confrontation of small army size. But there is also action of the more peaceful type with later found survivors recruited to help and assist, problems overcome and survival information tried and tested. It could become tedious but, instead, it is riveting drama. As the author mentions in a short note at the end, he writes and rewrites until the 'polished scenes' emerge. And it shows.
The whole is enhanced by the narrator's reading of this encompassing book - and reading it is, not a dramatisation. In a clear, steady voice, Kevin Pierce recounts the story with a perfect pace, allowing the individuals to speak out on whichever side they fall as well as furthering the ongoing action.
The characters are real, in a plausible, even likely, scenario. I feel that I know them. I have feared for them. I learnt a lot from them. I will miss them - until the.next book.
Definitely recommended.
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- Ann
- 11-14-17
Continued enjoying this episode.
Started getting lost with all the characters, but the branching of the story into new problems and pockets of resistance went well.