Title: By the Feet of Men
Author: Grant Price
Publisher: Cosmic Egg Books
Publication Date: July 24, 2019
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Summary
The Change transported the world back to the Dark Ages. Due to Global Warming, the Alps has now become the only place where fresh water is available, making it a closed state with fortified borders. The Runners are the only ones that make it back and forth through the region. Which isn’t without its risks.
Cassady and Ghazi join a ragtag group of truck drivers whose mission is life or death. Something that might just reverse the Change. But with so many obstacles standing in their way, like nomads, constantly changing weather, and unpredictable governments, it’s unclear whether they’ll make it. Will Cassady make it through the important delivery?
Review: By the Feet of Men
The author sent me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. As an avid fan and reader of dystopian fiction, I knew that this was right up my alley! I’m always up for a post-apocalyptic read, and this one definitely fit the bill. Overall, the story was something I hadn’t seen before, and I thoroughly enjoyed the story.
In addition to the unique plotline, the characters easily drove the story forward. They’re all vividly described and have personalities that work well together on the page. Once you get acclimated to this new world that Price has created, you won’t be able to put the book down until the end. Obviously, you’ll absolutely have to know what happens to each character and if they’re able to accomplish their mission to turn around global warming.
The focus on the characters throughout the book builds the world, showing us how people have had to adapt to this change. Using this as his world-building frees up the story to focus on other things, and it’s what makes this such a great story. This creates a bit of a learning curve, but the characters make up for it.
If you’re looking for a new post-apocalyptic story, definitely check this book out!
4/5 stars