Joan M. (tomatolady) reviewed on 1/6/2007

This review is by my husband. One of those books that you start and think "this isn't going anywhere" but something happens to keep pulling you in. I have not seen the movie made from the book so can't offer any comparision there. Basic plot is man in post nuclear Western US find dead postman and takes the hat and uniform. At first intended as a prop to get into milita based communities, the uniform and his significance grows as he becomes pivotal in the fight between different groups. I found this particulary interested because it is set in the Oregon Central Willamette Valley where I grew up.

UPDATE: This weekend I saw the movie; skip it. 3 hours long and only resemblence to the book is the basic concept.

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