The Compound

By: S. A. Bodeen

Narrated by: Christopher Lane

"Dad asked me if I wanted to see more of the Compound. I didn't. We would have to wait fifteen years before it would be safe to go outside. Which left more than enough time to see the rest of the Compound.

"Our new world. A world I would soon hate."

Eli and his family have lived in the Compound for six years. The world they knew is gone. Eli's father built the Compound to keep them safe. Now, they can't get out.

He won't let them.

©2008 S.A. Bodeen (P)2008 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

2008 Parents' Choice Recommended

"Suspenseful and riveting, this debut novel raises serious issues about what it means to survive." (Kirkus Reviews)

"The audience will feel the pressure closing in on them as they, like the characters, race through hairpin turns in the plot toward a breathless climax." (Publishers Weekly)

A must read!

Excellent thriller! I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. The narrator was a perfect fit, which helps immensely. Some similarities to the Wayward Pines storyline with a single family.

I love this book

This is my favorite book. I’ve told all my family and friends about it. I’ve read it twice, it’s just so good.

Great read for high school students.

I teach high school English, and my students love the book, and its unexpected twists and turns.

The Compound

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would definitely recommend it! I only for the very twisted ending

Would you ever listen to anything by S. A. Bodeen again?

Yes!!

Have you listened to any of Christopher Lane’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, this is my first.

Did The Compound inspire you to do anything?

Stock up on canned meat!!

Any additional comments?

This story left me reeling. You just don't know who to trust, or how far someone will go to fulfill a social experiment.

it's ok.

hard to like protaginist, pacing could use some work, setting the scene was 80% of the book. fun ending.