Darkness and Dawn

by George Allan England
Darkness and Dawn cover
Good Books rating 2.83
Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic
Technical
  • ID: 5013
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • ISBN: 9783987443398
  • Publisher: Otbebookpublishing
  • Published: 2022-07-15
  • Reviews: 3

Beatrice Kendrick, a young woman at work, awakens to a nightmarish scene: her office is in ruins, and even her typewriter has dissolved into dust. The story delves into the eerie and unsettling aftermath of this mysterious event, as Beatrice navigates a world that seems to have been ravaged by an unknown force. /n/n As Beatrice tries to make sense of her surroundings, she must confront the haunting question of what has happened to her world. The narrative explores themes of isolation, resilience, and the human spirit's capacity to endure in the face of the unknown.

Reviews
ManyBooks.net · 2025-10-22
frustrating 1.00

The book is annoying and embarrassing to read, stretching the 'willing suspension of disbelief' to its limit. It's not a enjoyable read for a reasonably intelligent person.

This book is a frustrating read that's annoying and embarrassing at times. It stretches the 'willing suspension of disbelief' to its limit, making it a challenging read. The story and characters are not well-developed, and the plot is thin. It's not a enjoyable read for a reasonably intelligent person, and it's a book that's best avoided.

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    To any reasonably intelligent person this is annoying and embarrassing to read, and stretches the 'willing suspension of disbelief' to its limit.

    The story and characters are not well-developed, and the plot is thin.

    It's not a enjoyable read for a reasonably intelligent person.

Goodreads · 2025-10-22
entertaining 3.50

The book is entertaining and enjoyable, despite some editing issues. It's a fun read with a unique premise and good character development.

This book is a delightful read that keeps you engaged throughout. The story's premise is unique and the character development is well-done, making it a standout. However, the editing issues are noticeable and can be distracting at times. Overall, it's a fun and entertaining book that's worth picking up.

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    I did truly enjoy it, and found it very entertaining as I giggled through the amazingly bad editing.

    The story's premise is unique and the character development is well-done.

    It's a fun and entertaining book that's worth picking up.

The New York Times · 1914-02-08
satisfying 4.00

The book offers a full measure of the printed page, making it a satisfying read. It's a novel that doesn't disappoint in terms of content and storytelling.

This novel is a satisfying read that offers a full measure of the printed page. The storytelling is engaging and the content is rich, making it a novel that doesn't disappoint. It's a book that keeps you hooked from start to finish, with a unique premise and well-developed characters. The author's writing style is captivating, making it a novel that's hard to put down.

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    WHOEVER likes, when he buys a novel, to get full measure of the printed page, can make no complaint when he invests in 'Darkness and Dawn.'

    The storytelling is engaging and the content is rich.

    It's a book that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

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