The story got bogged down in details in some parts, like all the construction details and the food supplies procurements and glossed over in others like Jackie's strange reaction to the appearance of the bikers, Pete's murder and Luis's disappearance. I, personally was thankful the details of the rapes and child molestation were left out (although some of the other reviews try to imply otherwise.) I can only suppose they were included to show how some people would react in an "end of civilization" setting.... Some reviewers complained of the "open" ending....perhaps this will lead to a second book, I actually liked it.....