The first time I read this book, I was absolutely shocked by what I was reading. I found some parts very disturbing. Knowing what I was getting into this time around took some of the impact of the situation away. This book was still an intense read and had me questioning what I, as a human being, would do if I was trapped in The Compound. I found Eli to be a bit annoying at times, but I guess that’s what you get when you’re in the mind of a rich kid. And the father, Rex, was terrifying at times. I did really enjoy the story, but I found the writing to be a bit too simplistic.