I know some people have given this book low reviews because much of this book is just the Old Man and his journey through the wasteland.. and that is exactly what it is supposed to be. This book is not about zombies, post-apocalyptic fighters, mutants, etc.. it is about the journey of an aged man nearing the end of his days and his journey through the wasteland of life. It is well written and had me thinking about my own journey a few times.