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Catch Me If I Fall by Barry Jonsberg

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z_brarian's review

4.0

While I may have figured out the plot twist a third of the way through the book, I did enjoy it. A dystopian story, taking place in a far off Sydney Australia, after climate change has had a catastrophic effect on the world. This may have been rated a middle grade book, the Ashleigh and Aiden come off much older/smarter than the average 13 year old. Aiden is the protector of his sister, almost in a creepy way, which the reader will understand later in the book. Identical twins who live for each other but have their world rocked after Aiden is hurt in a freak accident.

Those who are high up on the food chain of science, are protected; those lower on the chain are either running wild, trying to survive or working for those at the highest run of the ladder. This book reflects what can happen to society when an apocalypse occurs and science becomes the predominant leader in this new world and the damage it can cause to everyone just trying to survive.

zbrarian's review

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4.0

lizzydennyreadsabook's review

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3.0

I would've loved this book so much more, had it not been for the last few pages. I love the bond between brother and sister throughout the book, it's interesting to see the growth and progression of how they mature separately and together. The futuristic and post-apocalyptic aspects of the book are really cool and talk about the impacts and consequences of climate change throughout the world. It was a very interesting way to look at many of the issues that face our population and our planet. The twist is amazing and heart breaking but felt very natural and fit in well to the overall plot of the book.

rav_3084's review

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3.75

*3.75 stars rounded up*
Was a slow start, but I liked it enough to continue reading up until the plot twist, and boy did it take me by surprise. I was literally gaping when I read it and I thoroughly enjoyed all the ethical dilemmas that took place in the book and every single moment that occurred after the plot twist.

I do however, wish that the dad's character was explored a bit more, he seemed like quite an intriguing person. I was also kinda hoping for a little bit more of Charlotte and Ash's friendship after Ashleigh finds about the plot twist because like, I'd honestly wonder how Charlotte would react to all of it.

Other than that, this was an enjoyable book and I loved it just that extra bit because it's the first book I've picked up in a while.