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A review by mbenzz
A Wrinkle in the Skin by John Christopher
5.0
Well! That was a depressingly good romp through the apocalypse!
I'm not sure when this book takes place, but I think it's around 1965 when it was first published. Matthew, the main character, lives on the Isle of Guernsey, just off the coast of France in the English channel. A series of earthquakes completely devastates the landscape and kills millions of people. He, along with Billy, an 11-year-old boy whom he rescues, journey out along the now barren seafloor to England in search of Matthews daughter Jane.
This book was wonderful. Very descriptive without being over-the-top, and you really feel the struggle that each character faces. There were some scenes of violence, but they were muted. Violence among the survivors is not the main focus here. Sure, it exists, and the author brings it to light, but this is more about one man and child making their way through their new environment, and figuring out what the future will look like for them.
If you're into street-gangs and apocalyptic fighting, then this is not the book for you.
Anyway, I absolutely recommend this book! I don't know why I waited so long to read it, but I'm glad I finally did!
I'm not sure when this book takes place, but I think it's around 1965 when it was first published. Matthew, the main character, lives on the Isle of Guernsey, just off the coast of France in the English channel. A series of earthquakes completely devastates the landscape and kills millions of people. He, along with Billy, an 11-year-old boy whom he rescues, journey out along the now barren seafloor to England in search of Matthews daughter Jane.
This book was wonderful. Very descriptive without being over-the-top, and you really feel the struggle that each character faces. There were some scenes of violence, but they were muted. Violence among the survivors is not the main focus here. Sure, it exists, and the author brings it to light, but this is more about one man and child making their way through their new environment, and figuring out what the future will look like for them.
If you're into street-gangs and apocalyptic fighting, then this is not the book for you.
Anyway, I absolutely recommend this book! I don't know why I waited so long to read it, but I'm glad I finally did!