As I start my read of 2024 Attack on America by Sasha Zarustin I prepared myself for the worst, it’s a strong title that will capture the minds of many Americans and maybe not just Americans but people from other countries too.
After reading a few pages in I realize there’s nothing to fear, yet. The story flowed well for the first two chapters, it really does feel like it has been written by someone who knows all the military terms and how military operations work in real life.
How people in government organizations think and behave when it comes to protecting their country and honour. What they do and how they react to certain threats that are immediate to their freedom and way of life.
However, the all of 2024: Attack on America isn’t just about work. It also has elements of friendship and married life with a lot of in-between.
As I continued to read I noticed the story progressed at a moderate pace with steady dialogue and scenes that move the story forward. But also I find there becomes a huge increase of sexual scenes in both dialogue and played out in the story.
Maybe not enough to be able to be called erotica but a bit too much maybe if you didn’t think this sort of book would have any. I know it is a part of life and all but not everyone may be into it.
If I were to think about who may like to read this story – I would immediately think of the American population. But not just anyone. Maybe young men or women who are thinking of seeking a career in a government agency or organization such as the CIA or FBI.
However, I do fear young women may be put off by some of the sexual nature of the scenes in the story. But they can be skipped over and there is a real insight into the day-to-day life of a CISA personnel employee.
Did you ever see an advert saying you could travel the world if you joined the military? Well, it’s true according to this book when the main character takes a trip to Germany to visit for a few months and is even allowed to bring his family along.
“Pleasure to meet you, Sergeant Brinkerhoff!” exclaimed Major
Robert Klein, extending his hand toward Gabriel.
“The pleasure is mine, Major,” Gabriel replied, shaking it.
“I hope that your arrival at the KMC and the accommodation you
found are to your liking, Sergeant,” Klein said.
“Certainly,” Gabriel responded, even though his body language did
not match the sentiment. His wife, Mary, had been rather uncooperative
over the past two days. Gabriel found this sort of bothering. However,
that moment was not the right one to voice that thought, especially not
with an army officer.
KMC—or Kaiserslautern Military Community in full—was the
German city where over 50,000 people, both civilians and military,
primarily Americans, lived. Those working at the Ramstein air base lived
there, often with their families. Gabriel had just moved there with his wife
and their not two-year-old son, Nathan.
“Follow me. I’ll take you to meet the rest of the team,”
However, as I read on I see there is also a lot of negativity and hardships to working in a government agency if you plan on starting a family as the main character doesn’t have much time to spend with his kids and upsets his wife quite a lot.
After 150 pages or more the pace of the story starts to slow and details of family life come out stronger. There’s a bit of awkwardness between the characters and a lot more sexually descriptive scenes.
I like how author Zarustin has shown how there is a delicate balance between work life and family life and if you tilt the balance to one side too much over the other then problems will start to arise. This can be seen when the husband works too much and the wife gets very upset.
However, while I know we are living in 2024, I still don’t think many people will like to see or know that there are transsexuals working in the American military.
In conclusion, “2024 Attack on America” offers a deep dive into the life of a government agency worker, blending military realism with the complexities of personal relationships. The strong, knowledgeable portrayal of military operations and the inner workings of government agencies will likely resonate with readers interested in these themes.
However, the story’s shift towards more personal and sexual content might not appeal to everyone, especially those who expected a purely action-driven narrative. While the balance between work and family life is thoughtfully depicted, some readers may find the technical details a bit dry and the sexual content excessive.
Despite these drawbacks, the book provides a compelling look into the challenges faced by those who serve, both in the field and at home. It’s a read that will likely attract those with an interest in military life, but with a few caveats regarding its content.
Pros:
- Has a strong leading character.
- Has a clear understanding of how government agencies work and interact with each other.
- Portrays how an American man balances his work and family life while dealing with his own emotions.
Cons:
- Can become a little boring with the technical talk.
- There’s a whole lot of sexual dialogue that may be too much for some.
- There are also some, that are a little torturing in this book.
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