A review by estherjoybelle
An Etiquette Guide to the End Times by Maia Sepp

4.0

I really liked this book, "a zombie-free dystopian novella" set in 2030 Canada when global warming has well and truly taken hold. It was fascinating, moving, and a little scary to read one person's interpretation of what life might be like in such a future, as a possible answer to the author's question (written in the acknowledgements) of "what if the Apocalypse sneaks up on us?... How will people behave when the lifestyle we've all worked so hard for starts to disappear?" Or, as the main character puts it, "It would definitely be simpler if the end times had had a kickoff party or some sort of ceremony marking them, instead of this maybe-time, when we're all stuck between the past and the future."

Another favourite quote came when the main character is visiting the luxurious government offices with outrageous eco-unfriendly indulgences. She asks herself, "Who am I if I like it here?"

I'll definitely check out more from this author!