Review: V: The Second Generation

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I just finished V: The Second Generation by Kenneth Johnson. Set in current times, twenty years after the arrival of the Visitors, it concerns the ongoing struggle against the lizards.

The past twenty years haven’t been good for Earth. Nearly all the water is gone, and much of the population lives in delusion that it will be returned. The Resistance is on its last legs… very few fighters remain after “The Great Purge of 1999,” in which many were wiped out. But they are about to discover that the distress call they made nearly twenty years ago has been heard… and answered. But at what cost?

Kenneth Johnson tells the story from the perspective of individuals as they strive for, or against, the Human race. All of your favorite aliens and humans have a part in the story, including Mike Donovon, Diana (pictured), Willie (remember Robert Englund?), Martin, Julie Parrish, and others. There are also new heroes and villains.

Of course, there are plenty of explosions, adventures, love, life, and death between the pages. And while it is a bit predictable in places, there are still surprises.

I saw some mixed reviews on Amazon. There are a lot of feelings out there about this one. I guess you’ll have to read it to find out for yourself.

So what did I think of it? I ‘m glad you asked. I though it was excellent: Johnson tells a great story. This isn’t a feel good book, but it is one that really makes you think about things. I really enjoyed my time with it, and hoping they make it into a film. Overall, I’d give this one a Rating:

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