Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be like the pioneers of old?In Sudden Darkness, author Margot Hovley places the world under terrorist attack. With the United States government in disarray and modern technology useless, main character, Amelie, and her family must trek for hundreds of miles to find safety. Hovley crafts an intriguing and down-to-earth character in Amelie and readers will enjoy witnessing her character’s personal growth. The plot is thick with adventure, though some scenarios seemed a bit far-fetched. By its heartfelt ending, I found myself smiling at its inspiring message.
Sudden Darkness is an engaging story aimed mostly toward a LDS audience, but could be enjoyed by anyone.
This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Covenant Communications
Content Analysis:
Profanity/Language: None
Violence/Gore: Secondhand reports of violence include a receiving word of a man being shot and killed, news reports indicating bombings around the world, and a character recalling a car accident where a foot is crushed. Violent scenes include a character and dog shot (the dog dies from his wounds), gunfire, and a kidnapping with physical force. In a brief non-detailed scene of violent death, three men are killed in a gunfight.
Sex/Nudity: Several incidences of kissing and flirtatious behavior; a reference to love affairs; a character worrying about being gang-raped (she wasn’t).
Mature Subject Matter:
Death of a family member, seperation, failure of modern technology, terrorist attack, religion.
Alcohol / Drug Use:
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