Dystopia. Despair. Dread. A talking dog. Yes! A loveable, huggable, talkable dog. And death. Lots and lots of death. What more could you want from an end-of-the-world thriller? My only complaint would have to be the longevity of the main character. He is a whiny, annoying, brat that has the unfortunate fortune of surviving all of the unexpected curve balls that the end of times throws at him while his likeable sidekicks get killed off one by one. I'm excited to read the next book in the series... Despite the utter sense of hopelessness in the novel, I can't help but stay optimistic that the protagonist gets dead soon.