REVIEW: Fallout STories

Fallout Stories
Author: Michael Andre-Driussi

I entered a Goodreads giveaway for this book mostly because my teenager has been trying to get me to play the Fallout games for a few years now. I'm a die-hard Skyrim fan....and that's usually the only video game I play. When I finish the game....I pick a new race, start over and make new choices. My son rolls his eyes and gives me the usual speech...."There are thousands of great games out there. Try something new!'' So, I think winning a copy of this book was an excellent opportunity to get me at least considering trying Fallout. Getting a taste of the plot and world feel involved...good starting place. I love dystopian, apocolyptic type books....so I figured this would not only be an enjoyable story collection but also a way to get me excited about trying a different video game.

Mission accomplished.

This book has 9 stories, a couple little articles on Fallout/video games, and a list of stories similar to Fallout and even a book list. The stories are enjoyable, and a nice mixed collection. Everything from alternate history, to nukes, to robots. I enjoyed the comparison of Fallout to The Omega Man in one of the articles. The stories are well-written and entertaining. I had a great time reading this entire book!

I think I'm ready to give Fallout a try. Skyrim is still my main video game home.....but I'm a bit miffed they keep pushing back the release time frame for the new game. I got all excited about a return to Skyrim....and then the date kept slipping back, back, back....  Dammit Bethesda! lol  Just kidding....I want it to be the best it can be, so I'm willing to wait. I will just take a sidestep and try the Fallout games. :) (But please put the new game out before I'm too old to see the screen! lol)

Enjoyable stories! And, I'm going to take my son's advice and try the Fallout games! And, he sends a sincere salute to Michael Andre-Driussi for getting me to finally take the plunge.

**I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads.com giveaway. I write this review voluntarily and the free copy had no bearing on my review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**