Countdown City
Countdown City
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
Beta316
Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • 2010s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Countdown City by Ben H. Winters follows ex-detective Hank Palace as he navigates a world in chaos, with an asteroid on a collision course with Earth. Representing person-first language, Hank is on a mission to find a missing person amid society's breakdown, exploring themes of existential dread and the human condition as time runs out.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Melancholic
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Ben H. Winters' Countdown City is praised for its intriguing blend of noir detective elements with an apocalyptic setting. Reviewers commend the unique premise and strong character development, though some feel the pacing lags. The novel invites readers into a thought-provoking exploration of human behavior under duress. Overall, it's a compelling and imaginative read.
Who Should Read Countdown City?
Countdown City by Ben H. Winters is ideal for readers who enjoy dystopian, pre-apocalyptic mysteries. Fans of The Road by Cormac McCarthy and Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel may find a similar appeal in the exploration of societal collapse and human resilience. The book combines suspense, philosophical queries, and a unique detective twist.
17,997 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
New Hampshire • 2010s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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