I'm surprised that none of my goodreads friends have given this a high rating (so far). I don't think I would've picked this up if it were not for book club, but I loved it. It helps to know the premise before you read. For the first two pages I was confused until I read the book jacket, then I was like, OK. It was beautiful, a little meditative, character-driven more than action, so don't expect a fast apocalyptic thriller; having said that, I thought there were several exciting parts, including the end.