Jungle: The First Two Weeks · 8:36pm Dec 3rd, 2019
Hello readers! I’m back! Two posts in two days is cutting it a little close, but … We’ve got special circumstances here.
How so? Well, as of two weeks ago Jungle, the long-awaited sequel to Colony, launched at last.
That’s right! It’s been out two weeks already. Some of you might even be getting close to finishing its titanic 1500 or so page length!
And a few of you already have, and left delightful reviews and ratings.
So, let’s talk about it for a bit! What’s the reaction so far?
Positive. Very positive. After two weeks, Jungle is sitting at Five-stars. With only five-ratings and reviews across Goodreads and Amazon. But again, it’s a titan of a book, and only came out two weeks ago. So even in two weeks, that’s a pretty hefty, time-consuming read. Five ratings and reviews in that time is pretty good.
Though, if one goes off of the reviews so far, it’s pretty easy to see how some finished it that quickly. Jungle has a knack, it seems for sucking the reader in and taking them on a ride to the very end, a ride no one wants to put down. One of the reviews is titled “A Tour de Force” for this exact reason.
So, let’s take a peek at some of these accolades! Well, from the aforementioned “Tour de Force” review, we’ve got this praise:
Lush, wildly imaginative and painstakingly yet appropriately concisely detailed settings, interstellar in scope but with careful attention to individual characters and their human(-ish?) interactions, speculative science that was fantastic beyond my imagining yet internally consistent and satisfyingly believable, and most important to me, characters that I could care about – even several of the ones who were obnoxious or abrasive (much like the real humans in my circle).
Another reviewer noted that the story “… becomes a frenzied dash for survival” and summed up a lengthy (but concise and spoiler-free) review with—
Ultimately, Jungle is a slow-build thrill ride full of interesting characters, deadly stakes, and terrible threats looming around the corner. The threats here are far less human than the last story had to offer, but is no less engrossing for it. Fans of Colony will not be disappointed.
Both gave it five stars.
So yeah, Jungle is off to a very strong start, at least in the reactions from the public. Speaking of which, if you’re currently working your way through it, what are your thoughts so far? Predictions for the future? Where are you at? How are you liking it so far? Leave a comment! I’d be interested in knowing what you’re thinking!
So, Jungle is being received well critically. What about as far as sales go? Well, that’s proved interesting so far. Hit the jump for a discussion on sales and interesting trends on display.
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Well, it is said that luck is where preparation meets opportunity, and boy howdy have you prepared.
Awesome news on the reviews and sales!
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Yes, I've said to a few people lately that I feel the only thing holding me back now is eyes. I've got the good work, I've got the reviews ... I simply need the word of mouth, and badly. I need readers that don't just read it, but talk about it and tell others, or share it on twitter, facebook, wherever they are. The word of mouth to get eyes on my titles is the big limiter right now.