The Eleventh Plague

When I saw the rating of 3.38 I couldn't believe it was that low. I easily give it 5 stars. Easy introduction and not too many characters, but plenty to keep you reading. The pranks of the teens were very typical, especially being raised in that environment. First and foremost, I've read so many books lately that left me hanging at the end, not really knowing what happened. Not with this one. A great story, great ending. Hope a sequel comes out before I get hooked on another book! This is simply about the struggles of a family of Grandpa, his son and the grandson after the apocalypse. The struggles , triumphs, love, war, all combine this intriguing story. I just hope if there is a sequel that it gets a "little steamy" with 2 characters. A well thought-out and wonderfully written novel. One that I could really imagine happening. In fact , more than likely- things would occur in the manner it was written. A five star for me.

The Eleventh Plague is an interesting addition to the dystopian genre. It is an enjoyable, fast paced read that offers up plenty of action, strong emotions, and more than a bit of social commentary.Stephen's world is predictable if not exactly comfortable, and he is used to the nomadic life of a scavenger, living off of the leavings of a world destroyed by war and plague. When he finds himself in the middle of a community that seems too good to be true, without his father and grandfather, he has to readjust his views of the world, his future, and his fellow man. He strives to be better than the world that has been left to him, and the author gives him a very strong and authentic narrative voice.The pacing is brisk as Stephen grieves the loss of his family, and learns to accept a new home and a new moral compass. The characters in the novel are all well developed, and the blossoming romance is very well done. Kudos to the author for sticking with an ending that was not predictable and stayed very true to the characters portrayed. I will be excited to see if this one becomes a series as there is plenty of room for more adventures for an unlikely pair of teens struggling to find themselves and carve out a new life in a ruined world.

This book was a joy ride and think you enjoy it. This book is something that is believable. If the end truly came I believe it could turn out like this. The book is a little scary because you start to think could this really happen. But the book really never has a dull moment and you will always be entertained with a good balance of humor and action. The end was great and you will enjoy reading it.Happy readings

American civilization has been decimated by a biological attack and subsequent invasion launched by China. Stephen Quinn and his father roam the land looking for objects to trade for the supplies they need to survive, but they are not the only ones, a fact that is brought home to Stephen after an encounter with slavers leaves his father injured and comatose. When strangers offer to give Stephen's father the medical attention he so desperately needs, Stephen has no choice but to come with them. With this strangers, and the Green family specifically, Stephen finds a lifestyle he thought had died long before his birth. In their town of Settler's Landing, the people live in houses, the children go to school, and the families celebrate Thanksgiving. Though they have no electricity and running water, they have medicine, plenty of food, and books. As Stephen bonds with the Greens, he is increasingly torn between his desire for community and his deeply ingrained mistrust for those outside of his family. Further complicating matters is Jenny Tan, the adopted Greens' adopted Chinese daughter who wants nothing so much as revenge against the racist abuse much of the community has heaped upon her, and the elitist Henry family, who wish to keep their community closed to any who they feel threaten their lifestyle using any means necessary.There was nothing groundbreaking about The Eleventh Plague. The characters were fairly stereotypical--Violet is the kind physician, Derrick is the goofy but good-hearted teenager, Will Henry is the bully, Tuttle the tough but kind-hearted teacher. The plot is solid, but non-complex. The obligatory YA romance is entertaining enough, but somewhat arbitrary and out of nowhere. Occasionally the author is a bit heavy-handed with the moral, but the lesson--the importance of retaining our humanity even when nature would have us go feral--is a good one.At about the 50% mark, it picked up considerably, and actually became something of a page-turner by the 66% mark. The motivations for the prank that Jenny and Stephen pull, their behavior in the moment, and the town's reaction, is believable, if you take into account that the two that pulled the prank are early teenagers.The Eleventh Plague's greatest strength is its relatively fairly balanced portrayal of American society. There is camaraderie, culture, education, but there is also elitism and willingness even on the part of good people to abandon the needy for the sake of their own safety. The darker implication that even seemingly civilized society is hovering just this side of chaos was also an interesting one.I think this book would be fine for younger teens. The setting is dystopian, so of course there are some intense situations, but the depictions of violence are mild compared to those in, say, The Hunger Games, and there is little to no sexual content. Also, the relative lack of nuance will not bother younger readers.

This was an amazing, astonishing, wonderful book. It's definitely my fav now! If you haven't read this, I strongly recommend it! I don't like very many books. I have way to short an attention span for reading. When I like a book, I know that even the pickiest of readers will love it! Even good they're picky kid readers. They are much harder on books, nothing entertains them. I know this because, I'm one of the pickiest ones! - Kidzreview

This book has a great storyline that is dystopia at its most realistic form

An exciting book that keep's you wanting to continue reading. The story keeps you guessing to the end with plenty of twists but the characters are well fleshed out and the background researched well.

Well the sneak peak was promising but why can't I read the rest of it on my Kindle? Or do I have to go to my local library and borrow a real book o_O

Only an excerpt, it was good. I waited and waited for the full book to be published, as far as I know, it never was.