5/23/2023 0 Comments The Twelve by Justin Cronin![]() ![]() As a huge Post Apocalyptic geek, every time there is a relatively popular novel in the genre released it is compared to either The Stand, or The Road, or both and almost never lived up to these comparisons. ![]() Yet, it also made me a tad bit skeptical. People all over where comparing it to Stephen King’s The Stand and Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, which to me is like comparing anything edible to peanut butter and chocolate. ![]() Justin Cronin, who before this, it seems was a mid level literary writer, has produced a masterpiece of post apocalyptic horror. ![]() I, of course, being human and easily manipulated by well produced press segments was quite intrigued. As a long time book nut, rarely had I seen a book given so much press, almost to major motion picture level. Two years ago, the hype machine introduced us to Justin Cronin and his novel, The Passage. The worst part of The Twelve is knowing you have another lengthy wait until the final chapter is released. Cronin’s writing is hauntingly beautiful and his plotting precise, making The Twelve a novel that feels comfortable on anyone’s shelves. Quick Thoughts: The Twelve is a giant step in moving The Passage Trilogy forward to its eventual place as one of the top Post Apocalyptic series of all time. The Twelve (Book 2 of The Passage Trilogy) by Justin Cronin ![]()
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