A review by angelaf
Dry by Jarrod Shusterman, Neal Shusterman

challenging emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Dry depicts a dystopian view of a water crisis in southern California. Aside from considering the water supply issues, the book asks questions such as how far you would go for people you love and how to allocate finite resources, issues also at stake in pandemic life today. Content warnings for fire and gun violence. Read if you enjoy: YA, dystopian, ethics, environmental issues 

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