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I liked this. Most of the story takes place in the year following an EMP attack. It‘s how a rural mountain community is able to gather and ration what they have and work as hard as possible to survive impossible conditions. Many don‘t survive and there is a lot of violence. Not the most polished writing, but the story is thought-provoking and engaging. And bleak, especially near the end. It inspired some great conversations with my family.

So many problems with this macho flag waving genuflecting prepper porn story. Narrator was awful reading any female or any dramatic moments. Will give props for making realistic + brutal character/plot decisions, but to be expected in a book whose purpose is to scare people into prepping for an EMP attack. Worth reading as a thought exercise, but be prepared for narrow minded world views.

2009. That‘s the publication date for this book. 2000 freaking nine🤬 Who still writes this kind of sexist crap?

Putting down the audiobook for now. Everything I‘ve heard about this book stresses how informative it is and sparks a prepper mindset. I‘ve been shoring up my family‘s preparedness, esp after Covid, so I want to read this book, but he‘s already going overboard on Southern gentility, Apple pie, guns, god, and scientific ignorance.

😡Listening to some prepper porn. How does the US fare after an EMP attack? Genuinely want to know different takes on this subject. Opening chapter clunkily sets up lots of electronics that will be wiped. Sounded similar to Cory Doctorow‘s awkward plots to explain technology. OK with that. But then there‘s a “patriot bear” Beanie Baby. There‘s a female mayor who‘s written as an idiot. Oh, and there‘s this lovely hint of climate change denial!

Holy cow!! Did this book ever get me reading. And thinking. And worrying. I never heard the acronym “EMP”. I kind of wish I never had. My son in law recommended I read this book. I‘m glad I did! Warning - it covers some intense topics. Things I pray we will never have to deal with in our lifetimes. Needless to say, this book was enjoyable, but unnerving.

This book is terrifying because it could really happen 😳 All the trigger warnings

“One second after an EMP attack, it will be too late to ask two simply questions: what should we have done to prevent the attack and why didn‘t we do it?”

I absolutely LOVED this book and thoroughly enjoyed it I‘ve learned so much about the potential happenings of an EMP attack that for some reason, still to this day, is sought out to be not very important.

What would you do if you were brought back to the dark ages?

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My sister gave me this book to read. She had to write a big ole essay on it for her psych class and she said she LOVED it. Here‘s to hoping I love it too!

Warning: this book is graphic and sad. I read this book in a couple of days and could not put it down. It is a story I think about often. Forstchen explores the implications of a world reliant on technology when society collapses. The main character serves as a lens through which to view the lives around him. It's absolutely heartbreaking. I will probably not read it again, but I am glad I read it.

This is a book I read every couple of years because it‘s one of my favorites. Black Mountain is a little over an hour from where I live. My sister-in-law played basketball at Montreat College. This is one of the books I gift to avid readers or suggest when someone asks for book recommendations. Is it the most well written book, no, but it‘s entertaining, terrifying, and will make you think about reliant we are on technology for everything.

🎧 This book was a condensed extreme reality of what could happen to civilization if all tech died in a split second. It takes place just outside of Asheville NC. There‘s a repetitive line about patriotism & religion but it fit well within the story. It‘s an extremely bleak forecast. Oddly enough it was quite engaging. Not too long and the narrator was pleasant. ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/3

Talk about a terrifying book... This is a look at what would happen if the US were bombed by an EMP. Would the loss of power lead to our societies loss of humanity? This book definitely scared me. It reminded me of all the things we take for granted.

I would definitely recommend this book to any survivalists, military enthusiasts, or apocalyptic readers.

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This is how I read. He is my book stand and I am his pillow. If it was biological, it would be a symbiotic relationship.

This book should be studied in school!

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All three books sound great so can't wait to dive in.

I've been AWOL from Litsy for months as I've been at the bottom of a HUGE reading slump, but have kept the pages turning whilst I've been away. 86 books read this year and am hoping 2020 will be a better reading year.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays Littens! Hope Santa brings everything you wish for xxxx

It wasn‘t absolutely amazing, but I still enjoyed this book!

Almost finished with this gem! I already have the 2nd book in the trilogy ready to go

A very good depectition of post apocalyptic America as it would be in our current state. The premise and even the science behind it was pretty believable. Definitely a good book, if a bit slow at times.

One Second After

This is a terrifying read that scared the hell out of me because it truly could happen. It‘s about an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack on the US, which renders useless every electrical device known to man. The focus is one mans family & how his community must work together to survive in its aftermath. The heartbreaking sacrifices, struggles, & insight into how your hometown would need to unify under Marshall Law to survive.

The book rubbed me a the wrong way a little bit but I think that‘s because I‘m pretty left leaning. I thought the premise was fascinating. EMPs scare the crap out of me so this was an interesting thought exercise.

I don‘t know how I feel about this Newt Gingrich business but I think the book should be up my alley.

This is the scariest book i've ever read because it could actually happen! #bookphotography

Scariest book ever and it could happen. If all of our electronic devises and computers are harmed what will happen? I‘m going now to buy canned goods and I am keeping all guns. Be prepared for anything people. This book is an eye opener.

A story that explores the aftermath of an EMP burst over the US. Told from the perspective of a former military officer, now college professor in a small rural North Carolina town. Doesn‘t pull any punches, very believable. Still getting used to the rankings here. Probably somewhere in between Pick and So-So

Great book. Grabs you right away and holds on. Before you know it the book is over and you can‘t wait to see what happens next

I finished this book on audio today. Overall, it was terrifying! I don‘t know what the heck is wrong with me for choosing a scary book that is plausible. It does really make one consider just how reliant we are on modern conveniences.

This was a re-read for me, after several years, so I suppose I'm more critical of it now, and went from loving it to just really liking it. But, that aside, still a rather chilling look at what a community could go through if an EMP attack were to occur here. Covers issues like lack of pharmaceuticals for all kinds of heath conditions, as well as trying to feed way too many people with way too few resources. Has issues, but I enjoyed it.

Pretty good look at what would happen if US experienced an EMP blast. Can't wait to read next one.

I‘m a little behind on my #novemberbythenumbers pics. Here are the first three, all on my #Kindle Paperwhite.
I have not read One Second After yet. I liked Two Graves and ❤️🖤❤️ Three Dark Crowns.

Lots of campy God Bless America vibes in this story of one towns struggle to survive after an EMP attack on America, but don't let that deter you! If you enjoy the apocalyptic/dystopian genre you'll enjoy this.

Forstchen is methodical in descriptions of the break-down of our small towns. It made me think about what would happen to my quaint little neighborhood in such an event...

The perfect background noise for reading? Video games I don't give one toot about!

My problem with this book is the way it valorizes gun culture. If everyone read this book, they would not stock up on water and food but rather guns. Sigh. In other ways, it was a good post apocalyptic story with all the chaos one would expect.

We are way behind on disaster preparedness, but at least now I have a better idea of what to stock up on. A truly riveting story, and if you take into account that this is actually something that could occur, not only in our country but anywhere in the world, you realize that you should probably be storing up some provisions. This story moved me, and I understood that it was told with realism in mind - not entertainment. Next up, "One year after"!

Well THAT was scary! Post apocalyptic tale. There's a sequel, but I'm thinking I need to read something not so realistic next. Maybe a mystery. 😲😳 I gave it a pick because I was riveted- maybe a three and a half star pick. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just finished this book. It was amazing, at the same time the content was very frightening. This book can make you feel sad, at times, scared at times, and happy also for the small victories in it.

This book makes me wonder how close we are to the edge of anarchy if the world as we know it comes to a halt.

It's freezing in Manhattan, Illinois. I'm keeping warm with tea and a book.