Extinction Point

I went in blind assuming it would be a zombie apocalypse story since it was on my recommendations based on a few zombpoc books, I'm pleased to report that it wasn't actually a zombie story.

I liked the main character well enough because she came across as a realistic rather ordinary person faced with extraordinary circumstances. I thought the pacing was pretty good too. Looking forward to reading the next installment.

One of the few times I should have read other reviews before trying out a book. When I read the sample, I got really excited. Neat new premise, interesting main character, etc.

Sadly that didn't hold through the book very well. I kept getting distracted by the amount of details on streets and areas of new york city. There was so much details. What route she rides to her work. Then detail after detail about brands, especially when it came down to the bike. Every brand name turned me off even more. There was a couple paragraphs on bike bags, gloves, shifters, etc, with all the best brand names to go with it. Very distracting. Found the paragraph where she goes shopping and specifically buys “feminine hygiene products” completely unnecessary. So many details there were never mentioned again. Seemed like fillers.

Generally liked the main character though, the concept of the story was awesome. I wanted it to be better, but I personally didn't enjoy it and found myself skipping entire pages of what i considered filler to move on.

http://www.sfsignal.com/archives/2013/05/book-review-extinction-point-by-paul-antony-jones/ seems to echo most of my concerns.
http://clsiewert.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/extinction-point-by-paul-antony-jones/ is even better example.