The Citizen by Matthew McCollumMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
We’ve all heard about conspiracy theories. Some seem plausible, others outrageous. Well, what if they are true? What if they are all true? Could a powerful force be manipulating world events and working toward global domination? In The Citizen we discover what the government doesn’t want us to know. One man sees something he shouldn’t have and receives the wake-up call of a lifetime.
Matthew McCollum’s novel starts off a little slowly as he lets us in on a world that most people never see. The ideology is spelled out with examples that are virtually ripped from the headlines. It made me a little uncomfortable hearing about terrible real life events that are still fresh in my mind. That’s not a criticism. It was an effective literary device.
Once our protagonist experiences his “awakening,” the story really takes off. “Mac” encounters a variety of characters with different motivations, all while trying to stay ahead of his pursuers. You can’t help but place yourself in his shoes and ask, what would I do? The author employs two alternating time-lines which can be a little confusing if you’re sleepy but otherwise makes for an interesting style.
Overall I enjoyed this book and I agree with the basic message. Freedom isn’t free and there will always be those who want to take it from us. I recommend this story to all defenders of liberty.
View all my reviews
No comments:
Post a Comment