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inkyteacups's review
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
§ I received an ARC of this book from BookSirens to review but I was not financially compensated in any way. The opinions expressed are my own and are based on my observations while reading this novel. §
"No Child of Mine" is a dystopian thriller that is set in a Britain of the future and ruled by a totalitarian party. The people are already brainwashed, believing this is the best life they could possibly lead. No other opinion is accepted because the State Security would make sure of it.
The story follows Tom: a happily married man with one child. At first, he is the typical citizen, following his routines and believing heavily into the party's ideals. Life is good. However, things start to change after the Parade. At first the state security burst into their flat in the middle of the night. From then on, things go from bad to worse.
Gibbs managed to create the right atmosphere by using inspiration from past leaderships, countries, as well as books that deal with a totalitarian government. The story plays in a country that is being branded as being the most free in the world, while it is obvious to the reader that it is no.
Throughout the book, Tom's motivation shifts from being a loyal citizen to just making sure his family is save. This, of course, leads to being forced to re-examing his ideals and the propaganda he had been raised with. A propaganda that is deeply rooted inside of him, and even his past choices come to haunt him as he becomes an enemy of the state.
This created a gripping story, which's degree of separation is almost a little too close to reality.
An in-depth review is available on my blog since the end of October.
An in-depth review is available on my blog since the end of October.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness
Minor: Gore
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