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A review by mommyandme_bookclub
The Shutouts by Gabrielle Korn
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The Shutouts revisits the dystopian world of Korn’s debut novel, Yours For The Taking. Captivating and thought-provoking, both interconnected standalones follow characters on the fringe of society as a near-future America experiences climate collapse.
In The Shutouts, Korn delves further into the emotional aspects of her characters, and the story has a more muted tone compared with the thrill in Yours For The Taking. Korn weaves together multiple narratives across two timelines, adding perspective and depth to her dystopian setting.
A prescient piece of fiction— this dystopian novel focuses on themes of survival, corruption, queer identity, and climate crisis.
I highly recommend the audiobook! Gail Shalan adds melodrama with a powerful performance.
My rating: 3.75⭐️
Thank you St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for the gifted copies. Opinions are my own.
In The Shutouts, Korn delves further into the emotional aspects of her characters, and the story has a more muted tone compared with the thrill in Yours For The Taking. Korn weaves together multiple narratives across two timelines, adding perspective and depth to her dystopian setting.
A prescient piece of fiction— this dystopian novel focuses on themes of survival, corruption, queer identity, and climate crisis.
I highly recommend the audiobook! Gail Shalan adds melodrama with a powerful performance.
My rating: 3.75⭐️
Thank you St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for the gifted copies. Opinions are my own.