The Divide

The Divide is a post apocalyptic horror story from author Jeremy Robinson. I believe he’s calling this one another Kaiju novel, although I’m not sure that’s the most accurate description – but I’ll let him decide that since he’s basically single handedly created the genre.In this one, the human race has been reduced to almost nothing. It takes place in a future where mankind lives primitively and in hiding. There is a “divide” in the land that separates what’s left of humanity from a monster called the Golyat. Davina is married to the chief elder. Even so, she is unimportant as his eighth wife. She’s left to be a shepherd and spend her days watching over the flocks. One day she must set out to find her son – so she can take his life before her monster of a husband does. Her son has joined the modernist – a group of people who seek the knowledge of the past – and in doing so has broken the prime law and must be killed. On her journey, Davina not only finds the Golyat and its secret, she finds something that might be even more terrifying still……..she finds herself.This is a great book. The action is well paced and the story moves quickly enough to keep you on the edge of your seat, but not so fast that it becomes a blur. The Golyat is one of the scarier creatures that Robinson has come up with to date and while not totally unexpected, the origin of the creature was well laid out and as plausible as possible for a book like this. What I enjoyed most about this story in particular was that for a horror story, there was some real character development. I enjoyed getting to know this family of people and because of that, their fates were important to me. That’s the mark of a good book. Anybody can write about monsters…..the trick is making the book more about the people than the monster and Robinson succeeds in that with The Divide.For fans of Robinson’s other novels, you’ll be very pleasantly treated to some Easter Eggs toward the end of the story as Robinson ties in some of his previous works. While part of me thought it might have been a little over the top, the other part of me loved it and I’m glad Jeremy threw it in there the way he did. I also appreciated that this appears to be a standalone novel. I love a series as much as anyone, but sometimes it’s nice to pick up a book and get a complete story, cover to cover, in one book.One last thing.For those not paying attention, this is the second time in recent history that Robison has pulled inspiration from the bible for his Kaiju story protagonist. He did it with The Apocalypse Machine and the character of Abraham. In The Divide, he’s used David’s character – (shepherd, least of his brothers, anointed king and kills the giant Goliath). While the aforementioned Apocalypse Machine was a much more direct allegory to the original biblical story, Robinson certainly pulled aspects of David and Goliath for The Divide. I hope he continues that. It’s always cool to see him figure out ways incorporate the rich characters of the bible into modern day novels.Another well done book by Jeremy. Five out of five.

The Divide is a Post Apocalyptic, epic adventure that takes place along what's left of the East Coast. The hunt begins with Vee (Davina) going after her son to rescue him or to kill him. He is just 16 and has been kidnapped by the Modernists, who want to live free and relearn the ways of the old ones. Vee's tribe are the Guardians of the Divide. The Divide is a chasm that is between the land of the Goylats, a giant monster that eats humans, and the human world.The Modernists, who have her son, are trying to reach the other side of the Divide to find others who may know how to defeat the Goylats.This epic adventure is that struggle to keep humanity alive, and yet find a way to be free and to fight back. Jeremy Robinson is a master story teller and he has out done himself with this amazing tale. He knows how to create monsters and this is one monster I hope never, ever, makes it to reality!

This is my first JR novel and I really enjoyed it. Though kindle is consistently recommending his work based on my purchasing and browsing history, I couldn’t get past the back cover synopsis’ to muster any enthusiasm for his work. After reading the descriptions of a good portion of his catalog I stumbled across The Divide, and finally, my interest was peaked. It’s a fast paced adventure but the world and was just flushed out enough to not feel superficial. I thought Vee was a Sympathetic Heroine and I appreciated that she wasn’t a master of all trades, wasn’t the ultimate hero of all situations, and had a complex emotional and intellectual response to her world and the characters and events in it. I really enjoyed the kaiju monster he developed, and the description of the science, while not terribly in-depth, suited the pace and tone of the story just fine. It was a fun read and I look forward to seeing if any of his other novels are as entertaining.

I really enjoyed this book. It was typical Robinson in that the characters where well thought out, the action fast paced and the creatures utterly frightening and disgusting! In this adventure (500 years in the future) the last of the humans are living like in ancient/tribal times. Some are aware of the past but it is forbidden to discuss the knowledge of the past. Of course there are curious ones who think that revisiting the past will help them in the now and in their future. The further (or is it farther) you go in the story regular Robinson readers might pick up some "easter eggs" from previous story. Once I realized what he was doing it made the story even more fun to read. I don't want to ruin the reading experience for anyone but if you are a fan of Jeremy Robinson, you will enjoy this story!Happy reading!

This was my first Jeremy Robinson book, and my first kaiju book. I am hooked on this author. The book is amazing and the kaiju is scary as hell. The artwork in the book is awesome

Brilliant book. One of Jeremy Robinson's best and he is back on top form. I loved this book, the ending was just right. If you are a fan already, you will really appreciate this book, and if you have not yet read any of his previous books, get this one.

Spoiler. Normally enjoy this author, but found this one full of repetitive action sequences, and some eye-rolling character "powers gifting" towards the end had me almost abandoning the story. Got through it, but not looking to visit with these characters or their land again.

So how many people would come up with the idea of toxic zombie kaiju? And how many of those people could turn it into a action-filled adventure story? Jeremy Robinson does it again!

Entertaining as hellIf you like suspense,gore and munching and crunching this book is for youFast paced and exciting