I listened to this is audiobook format.

This post-apocalyptic novel tells the story of a man 9 years into near solitary living in Colorado. His has a survival buddy and a dog and an airplane. As the story unfolds he grapples with his past losses and his growing need for something more than mere survival. It’s a beautifully written tale, rich with the love of wilderness, and captures the human need for connection exceptionally well without being cheesy. Loved the ending. I’m quickly becoming a fan of Heller and Mark Deakins (the narrator of all Heller’s novels I think). This is reminiscent of McCarthy’s The Road but less grim and more hopeful. ( )

Seems interesting but I can't get past the writing style. I end up having to reread each paragraph or sentence multiple times because it is so difficult to comprehend. Dropped at 20%. I think Peter Heller's stream of consciousness is incompatible with my consciousness . ( )

A very personal account of a man in survival mode, but not really - compared to his neighbour. Nice comparison between the survivor for the sake of surviving and a person who wants to live, not just survive. Emotions, love, memories, beauty, the little wonders of each day. And who constantly wonders if that is enough to keep him going. The writer manages to render nature incredibly beautifully in just a few words or impressions. And rarely have I read a passage of loss and grief like the one at the end of book one. And the most brilliant thing is that book two takes it up again first thing. Because that's how it is. You don't just turn a page on that. Not even half through and already loving this book very much.

Didn't finish this book. Just couldn't get interested; I guess the writing style wasn't my cup of tea. ( )

Very fun read. Good characters, nice old dog, exciting plot, nature, tactics—all good.