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Title: Light on story, long on details
Review: This book is more of an encyclopedic approach to the nuts and bolts of setting up a retreat than anything else. The characters don't really matter accept to give the author the ability to use them to pitch survivalist products. However, I'm fine with that. I don't think he tried to pretend that he was writing an epic character study. He executed his intent with extreme detail.I gave it four stars because of his use of the Chevie Kehoe and Cheyne Kehoe shootout in Ohio as vehicles in the story. Those two were murderous thugs, not freedom fighters. His interpretation of the police actions (which really just displays his take on police action in general) and their response was embarrassing. If someone wants to be taken seriously on the topic of preparedness by a wide audience, they need to stay away from idealizing jerks like these guys. His use of them was the only significant downside to the book.
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