Review: The Great Apocalypse by Daniel Thompson

Okay, from now on, for every book that I read I’ll put on different music, because once I accidentally chose the perfect playlist for this one, it became almost surreal. If one day this book is turned into a movie, I hope Dead Can Dance will be available for the soundtrack)) There’s something about The Great Apocalypse that turns the mystery into something dark, and the suspense into something heartwrenching. It must be the writing style that has you not just anticipating the next twist, but craving it just to see where is the story headed next. The words ‘philosophical thriller’ don’t really cover it, as there are also traces of sci-fi and urban fantasy, and I especially liked that. The way old legends and mythology were woven into this modern story was particularly fascinating. It’s an intelligent, unpredictable, thought-provoking read that mystery and suspense fans may find difficult, but totally worth it. The thing about this book is, it plants those deep, restless ideas in your head that will have you thinking for days. The protagonist’s character development was brilliantly done, and unlike many modern heroes, he was believable and easy to relate to. His heroism was based on intelligence and bravery, and throughout the book he’s changed from this quiet, unsure individual into someone willing to risk his well-being for someone else’s good, and in a very natural way. I mostly focus on characters in any book, so for me it’s important that I can respect and feel for the protagonist, while seeing them develop into someone worth admiring under the circumstances. I was more than satisfied with it here. It was also obvious that the author has done a lot of research, and his writing is based on the deep understanding of psychology and his knowledge of art. A lot of different elements are tied together in The Great Apocalypse, and the author uses them with passionate respect, not leaving any loose ends for the reader to pull at. Such an approach always deserves an extra star, in my opinion, but it’s not like this book needs it. It’s a solid 5-star read for fans of mysteries and deep, mind-troubling ideas.

*I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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