![]() ![]() ![]() Shaw, says she would never be able to sacrifice someone else's life to save her own. For instance, one of the characters, Mrs. I really loved watching these changes unfold and seeing how unpredictable people can be when faced with catastrophic events. the ultimate "looking a gift horse in the mouth," would have to be critiquing the man who saved your life. I also loved the way Strasser examined human nature - the way the characters changed from ridiculing Scott's dad's shelter to wanting in on it, and then once they were in, criticizing his hap-hazard gathering of items like food, water, clothing, etc. ![]() The way that Strasser described the tension in the shelter and the anxiety of the neighbors made me really feel like I was living it with them - horrifying and intriguing. I experienced something I don't often get to with novels: I felt like I was right there with the characters. ![]() I remember hating the teacher, but loving that book and its implications. I don't know why I didn't make the connection when I started reading, but I realized on his website that Strasser also wrote The Wave, which I had to read in my 8th grade Reading class. Wow! I loved Fallout by Todd Strasser! Judging from the reviews and press I've read about the novel, it seems like most people did as well. ![]()
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