This was my first audio book. When I had 5 hours left, I was apprehensive, wondering how things would turn out. I was worried about some of the characters and whether they would be ok. R.E. McDermott did a wonderful job and as the end of the yarn grew closer, loose ends started to come together. When it was over, i felt a sense of relief and was left with hope for the future in this forever changed world. Thank you for this great piece