The Kari AnnAlysis

Release Date: December 18, 2009

I must say I am a bit partial to this book because it was the first one I received for review. But, I was pleasantly surprised when I started reading it.

All I knew about this book before I dove in was the it was kind of like Goosebumps on steroids and it dealt with a little bit of demons.

Here’s  a summary in my words: Strange things start happening in Brockton Falls. And it’s all very unexplainable. It’s things that make you cringe a little while you’re reading. Examples: bugs, snakes, demons … Oh my! Then it all becomes very clear (if you understand science and demons). Eric and Kevin, the two main characters, aren’t your average teenage boys. There’s a darnkness about them that could mean the difference between life and death. Once they finally figure out why such strange things are  happening, they take a trip to save themselves and their family, and they don’t have long to do it.

There are many things I like about this book. I really liked the layout. There is a countdown of 8 days. You’ll find out eventually what that countdown means, when it started and what happens when the time runs out, but not from me

I thought this book was a great read. It kept me flipping the pages, and itching while thinking about all of the grossness! There are many twists and turns and quite a bit of action.

I like that this book makes you think. Personally, I like for books to come easy for me. By the time I pick up my book, my brain is close to fried and I like to relax with something fun. I had to re-read some parts of this book and think about it. For the age group it’s aimed at (12 and older), I am glad it’s not simple. I am glad there is more to it than crushes and clothes and school. No, it’s not going to happen to you tomorrow, but you will get a little entertainment out of it, as well as a science lesson.

Now to the science! While I am glad it was educational, the science part of the book really wasn’t my cup of tea. I was never great at science and when Dark Matter was being explained, I was lost. Luckily, that just comes and goes, but when it was there, I had a hard time not zoning out.

But really, that’s my only complaint. I thought it was well written, had enough drama and suspense to keep me turning the pages and I would definitely suggest it if you like science fiction with a bit of horror mixed in.  I give The Dark Matter Directive 4 bookmarks.

I think D. Charles Wilson did a great job with this book and I will definitely be waiting for future reads from him. And thanks to the Kelley and Hall Company for sending an advanced copy of this to me!