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G X Todd is exceptional in creating an atmosphere of building tension, with elegant writing which left little to be desired, and pacing, which was very well done with action in every chapter. The book’s beginning is particularly superb in setting the right dark tone for the novel and it's chilling in describing the emptiness of towns. The information surrounding the apocalypse is deliberately left vague and snippets are slowly fed to the reader, making the story a guessing game at times. The story itself is dark and twisted, with on-the-edge-of-your-seat, spine-tingling moments. The concept and the plot also continue to interest and intrigue throughout and the conclusion of the book leaves the reader with the desire for the answers for the questions remaining. The characters' stories, personalities and relationships with other characters all really shine throughout the novel with their development being distinct and fitting. All of the above make ''Defender'' a great book containing all the elements required for a dystopian tale.
Highly entertaining, ''Defender'' is thought-provoking and paints a disturbing post -apocalyptic future. Not for the faint -hearted, ''Defender'' portrays a vivid picture of the cruelty of humanity and highlights the destructive power of the mind which is a subject which is constantly under -acknowledged.
Many thanks to the publishers for providing a copy for review!
In terms of further reading, [[Black Moon by Kenneth Calhoun]] is an electrifying read. Perfect for those looking to read about a world crumbling. You might also enjoy [[The Well by Catherine Chanter]].
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