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Reviewed by Stephanie Chapman for Readers' Favorite
Eli Wellington’s The Compound is a story featuring the aftermath of the pandemic virus P3264. Sir William Newbiggers had sent all the infected survivors to a concrete compound. Nineteen years later, Dr. Lenus hit a roadblock when trying to develop a vaccine. Newbiggers planned to end the funding for his research, and Dr. Lenus knew that he was in a race against time. Triden has lived in the Contagion Compound since he was six years old. He believed that he was still contagious since he had a chronic rash that never went away. However, he had a secret that could cause his death if anyone discovered it. During his lunch, Triden had been sneaking out beyond the wall and met Roseleen, a Forest Seer who seemed immune to the virus. Meanwhile, some of Newbiggers' trusted advisors were not as loyal as he believed them to be.
Eli Wellington presents the views of many characters. The transitions between each person were seamless. It was easy to see how greed and power caused corruption in Newbiggers and some of his staff members. The president was someone who flaunted his status while leaving Annabella and Mallor to clean up his messes. Dr. Lenus’s determination to find an answer to saving the compound residents was admirable. The vivid imagery of the forest involved all of my senses. I could smell the fresh wood scent, feel the soft silty dirt, and see the vibrant colors of the foliage. I could understand why Triden risked leaving a monotonous life to experience moments of freedom. The technical details about the virus were easy to understand, and every page held my attention. I tried to figure out why Triden and Roseleen could interact. The answers revealed at the end of the story were shocking. I recommend The Compound to readers who enjoy dystopian stories featuring the perspectives of both good and evil.
