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Apr 26, 2017mustanghss rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Similar to the comments of the other posts, I too felt that the "perfect storm" of catastrophic events required a stretch for the imagination. However fantastical the situation and setting may be, it did not stop me from reading this compelling fast-paced novel. I really liked the pace and the character development in "The Living" and was amused by its sense of humor. The writer integrates a number of very critical issues affecting our communities today; the need for universal and quality healthcare for all people and economic and educational opportunities for the underclass. De la Pena crafts a very good read for the young adult reader in particular, however, the story gravitates once too many times into the overtly heterosexual escapades of our main character, Shy, who does not seem too bashful about his desires. Nothing wrong with desires but it is presented too many times and a constant reminder of the character's sexual needs. Aside from that minor detail which can alienate LGBT fans, such as myself, of De la Pena, its a great book and I greatly anticipated its sequel, "The Hunted".