I bought this knowing the layout of " interviews" with the survivors, but jeez after 200 pages of repetitive stories it gets a bit much, they are basically short stories ,some good - most of which unfortunately aren't, Then you realize there are still 100 plus pages left! This book just wasn't as entertaining as I hoped and with no real main character you don't really get involved with the story. Each interview is roughly 4 pages each and by the time you develop a feel for the character it's over. It's a bit over hyped I think and honestly I have been forcing myself to try and finish it for the last 3 weeks but I just can't do it. I'm stuck on page 220 and I'm afraid I won't be able to make myself read the rest. I wanted to love this book but in all honesty i just don't find it entertaining. Guess i Need more story than interviews or maybe Brooks writing style isn't as good as everyone is saying.