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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
A captivating read that is not so much sci fi as it is speculative fiction, The Age of Miracles felt like the adult alternative to the Life As We Knew It series. Granted, I call it the adult alternative while being fully aware it takes place primarily in the daily life of an 11 year old, the major difference being that it's an adult's remembrance of the time period in her life.
The details of an 11 year old interpretation of a major, world-wide tragedy ring true. The details of mundane, 11 year old life sans tragedy also ring true.
Ultimately, this was extremely readable (I killed it in about 5 hours - it was unputdownable in the truest sense) and a new look at the entirely oversaturated post-apocalyptic market.
The details of an 11 year old interpretation of a major, world-wide tragedy ring true. The details of mundane, 11 year old life sans tragedy also ring true.
Spoiler
The (in my view) unfortunate focus on a pre-adolescent relationship is the only downside to this otherwise extremely strong book. I was totally on board with calling this adult fiction as compared to the Life As We Knew It series until the focus on 11 year old love, the exact same downfall of the LAWKI series. Is it possible to have a female protagonist without major focus on a love story, even when they are barely middle school aged?!Ultimately, this was extremely readable (I killed it in about 5 hours - it was unputdownable in the truest sense) and a new look at the entirely oversaturated post-apocalyptic market.
I was hoping for a lot more with the story. This seemed to be an epic idea about, well, not much. The slowing of the earth seemed to slow down this story. I was pulled in by the voice of the main character but the story fell flat for me.
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An interesting concept: What would happen if the rotation of the earth slowed down, and how would people respond? The protagonist is a young teen, trying to negotiate the challenges of that age--boys, peer pressure, identity, parental authority, etc.--but in a strange setting.
I loved this book. I don't wish to spoil the premise, but the author has done a very thorough job in exploring a world in a catastrophic downturn that seems endless, and yet we are all aware that the end is soon. Easy read, suitable for young adult readers. Nicely done.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
A story about what life would be like if the spin of the earth gradually began to slow -- days and nights get increasingly longer, magnetic fields are thrown off, and solar radiation increases. It definitely reminded me of the movie Melancholia (which I hated), but there was something appealing about the thought experiment. Walker's writing skews a bit YA, so this was easily digestible in two sittings.
A very interesting book which presented a scary idea of a parallel world, or alternative reality that could possibly occur.
Seen through the eyes of 11 year old Julia, her innocence towards life really means that the book takes on a new meaning as she tries to explore and understand the consequences which this great change and slowing will have on her life.
An interesting read for a summers day, if you want to immerse yourself in a very different world not too far from our own
Seen through the eyes of 11 year old Julia, her innocence towards life really means that the book takes on a new meaning as she tries to explore and understand the consequences which this great change and slowing will have on her life.
An interesting read for a summers day, if you want to immerse yourself in a very different world not too far from our own