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Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre

Max Brooks
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Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Max Brooks

Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

286

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Northwest, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks depicts the survival experiences of residents in a high-tech eco-community disrupted by a volcanic eruption and subsequent encounters with Sasquatch creatures. The narrative combines journal entries and interviews, highlighting human resilience and adaptation in extreme circumstances.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

62,291 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks is a compelling blend of horror and speculative fiction. Reviewers praise its gripping narrative and meticulous research. Critics, however, find some characters lacking depth and certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it’s a thrilling read for genre fans and skeptics alike.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre?

Fans of cryptozoology, horror, and survival fiction will relish Max Brooks' Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre. Enthusiasts of Brooks’ own World War Z or Michael Crichton's Congo will find the blend of well-researched realism and thrilling storytelling particularly captivating.

4.1

62,291 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

286

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Northwest, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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