Book Review: The Fading by Linda Taimre

Book Review

 

Basic Details:

Book Title: The Fading

Subtitle:

Author: Linda Taimre

Genre: Speculative Fiction

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series? No

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41973649-the-fading

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

This book tells the story of an evolving virus which feeds on the human consciousness and grows its own consciousness as a result. Humans all over the world are attacked and once the last of the disease is reached, they evaporate and are lost forever.

Katherine, the wife of the Harriet, is affected and Harriet tries everything in her power to find a cure. It is a story filled with heartache, intrigue and love.

What I liked about the book:

I particularly liked the tenacity of Harriet in her fight to save her wife. The loyalty of her friend and the wickedness of the government. It was full of suspense, which made you want to continue to read.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I wasn’t impressed by the first chapter of the book, which contained several grammatical errors. Otherwise, I loved the book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I loved where more became known and obvious about the virus. To tell more about exactly what, would be a major spoiler.

My least favourite bits in the book:

I liked the entire book.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

I don’t think this book is part of a series. She has, however, written more books in this genre.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This book reminded me of some of the books by Robin Cook.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:

Children	No
Young Adult	Possibly
Adult	Yes

If you like Science Fiction or supernatural books this book might well be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Shortlisted for Viva la Novella 2018
"Insightful and intriguing... a great read." - Alice Grundy, Seizure

AN EXCITED, FAST-PACED NOVELLA SET IN DYSTOPIAN AUSTRALIA...

Something is awake.

An evolving virus threatens humanity. Insidious, unknown, ever-changing.

Katherine is sick, and her wife Harriet is searching desperately for a way to save her. But what chance does Harriet have against a virus she cannot see and does not understand? Nonetheless, she strives to find a cure for this virus, no matter the cost.

A cost that Lady Trinh, head of the Australian government, cannot bear. From her seat in Brisbane's protectorate, a pollution-free haven for the lucky few, Lady Trinh will go to any lengths to protect her people from the virus. For her, failure is not an option, and loose threads must be quickly cut.

Something is awake. And it wants to feed.

About the Author:

I'm an Australian author who writes speculative fiction - anything supernatural, fantastical, or futuristic.

In the past, I've been an actor, corporate improvement analyst, teacher, producer, and operations manager. Nowadays, I'm also interested in neuropsychology, though I still love an occasional theatrical stint.