Almost every single paragraph in this book seemed to introduce some strange new intriguing information. It was somewhat predictable but also felt like anything could happened, especially when it came to the father in the story. It really seemed like he was capable of unspeakable horrors. 
 The story was very original. It actually made me think of the underground vaults in the game Fallout. And there is a scene in the book with a hatch and someone banging on it and yelling Nooooo. That made me laugh even though it was supposed to be serious. I only laughed because of the whole John Locke hatch thing in Lost. You either know exactly what I'm talking about or you have no clue, but it was great. I wondered then if that scene in Lost was what caused the author to come up with the concept for this book. That would be amazing. Hey, it could happen. 
 I also love how when talking about his dog, Eli describes being able to feel her warmth at his feet even though he knows she's gone, and proceeds to call her his phantom limb. I don't know why but I thought that was so beautiful. I guess because I'm a dog owner and I can completely relate. 
 I'm not really sure what classification this book would fall under. Could it really be considered dystopia or post-apocalyptic? The compound itself if a sort of dystopia, but is that enough for it to qualify? I don't think it really matters but it was just something I was pondering. Hmmmmm. Whenever I say the word pondering, it makes me go "Hmmmmm". Strange. 
 I listened to this one on audio book and I have to say that the reader did an amazing job after the first few chapters (where he sounded a little monotone), but then he really got going and made the story come to life. Each character really sounded like their own person with a unique voice and mannerisms. His portrayal of the father was at times terrifying. I'm not sure if I would have felt differently about this book had I read it, because the audio was just so well done. I found myself wanting to drive around more just so I could listen longer. I really enjoyed it and definitely recommend the audio book.