I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected. I tried to read compendium 1 a long time ago, but I could never really get into it. Now, for the TomeTopple Readathon, I decided to give it another try and I started at p. 1 again. This time I was completely focused on this. By reading it in large chunks this time, I got completely immersed in the story. 
 I admit it has a bit of a slow start, but after that it is just packed with drama, action, tough decisions and great character building. The thing I like most about this series is the more dystopian aspect, where people have to make new rules to survive in this terrible world. I think there's an excellent variety in bits on the one hand, that are more focused on action and horror, and parts on the other hand that focus more on the community that survivors build and on coping with all this madness. Also, there are so many twists and turns in the story line, I could never predict where things were headed. 
 Can't wait to pick up the next compendium and marathon that one as well.