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mushasha's review
4.0
Whilst I found the format a tiny bit jarring at times, this book might well become a comfort read. Somehow it just reads as gentle and soothing in spite of the theme, or maybe thanks to it. Lulu Alison’s descriptive style of writing felt like laying back on a mild summer’s day, eyes closed, and just breathing.
the_book_doctor's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
hannahshort's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
ciarafrances's review
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
jufira42's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
your_true_shelf's review
It started off well, but after we stopped Jesse's sole perspective, it wasn't for me. I don't really like dystopian books, I only chose it due to it being a book club pick.
ree333's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Homophobia
Minor: Violence
jenniferlibra's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
karenaerts's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
flightyrachel's review
5.0
I thought it was wonderful. If you enjoy a good dystopia, this is a brilliant one. It has shades of Station Eleven, which I also enjoyed, but I found this more convincing and much easier to visualise. The scene where a character walks up the disused A12 into Chelmsford is still in my mind's eye!
Pandemics, pollution and environmental changes have caused huge social upheaval and land is no longer profitable in the UK. Food is imported and cars are banned. People congregate in cities, where an increasingly authoritative state looks after them.
But some people choose a different path, and find a different value in the land.
With two alternating main characters and a Greek chorus of semi feral cattle, this beautiful, lyrical book gripped me right from the start and didn't disappoint right up to the end. I highly recommend it.
Pandemics, pollution and environmental changes have caused huge social upheaval and land is no longer profitable in the UK. Food is imported and cars are banned. People congregate in cities, where an increasingly authoritative state looks after them.
But some people choose a different path, and find a different value in the land.
With two alternating main characters and a Greek chorus of semi feral cattle, this beautiful, lyrical book gripped me right from the start and didn't disappoint right up to the end. I highly recommend it.