I just read this book. Started Sunday evening, finished Monday. Went home very sad and depressed. Thought about it as I drove my daily commute down the interstate. Really made me think. My son is in 1st grade, ended up spending the night in his room with him.
How do you prep for something like that? Like OSA, just far too real, and far too possible.
As for the ending, I would not put it past the current "leadership", but if it lasted more than a week, I think there would be major civil unrest.
I am now lending my copy to friends and coworkers.