The Big Dark

Reviewed by: Mary Lehmer - Freeport Community Library, Freeport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 10, 2016

Review

A massive solar flare coincides with a loss of electricity in the town of Harmony, New Hampshire and the surrounding areas. People in the town start to become frightened and begin to wonder how they will survive which is the type of mentality the Bragg family is hoping for. The Bragg's believe the U.S. government is corrupt and that the outage is the government's doing. The Braggs try are going to take control of everyone and everything, even if that means using brute force with deadly weapons. This book is part sci-fi and part survival. The main character Charlie is very realistic. The thoughts he has are honest and readers will understand why he does what he does, even if it isn't always the smartest thing to do. The way Webster Bragg, the antagonist in this story, acts and thinks is not unreal but it was too extreme for this story, it just didn’t fit. Still, this book has some great survival scenes and fast-paced action that will appeal to readers.

Overall Book Score: good