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rachelladd0810 's review for:
A Children's Bible
by Lydia Millet
This book was pretty interesting. It was kind of unlike anything I’ve ever read before, and that’s definitely in part to the writing! I enjoyed it, but it definitely wasn’t a life changing book.
“A Children’s Bible” follows the story of Eve, her brother Jack, and a group of teenagers that are staying in a vacation home for the summer with their parents. The parents quickly start to prioritize drinking and partying, leaving the teenagers to fend for themselves. Soon boredom gets the best of the teenagers and they explore the surrounding area, only for the world around them to start to crumble due to basically apocalyptic conditions.
The writing was my favorite part. I didn’t feel particularly connected to any of the characters except for the sweet and sensitive Jack, who with his friend Shel, wanted to help every animal they came across. However the writing was sharp and witty, and was so smart it kept me reading, even if I wasn’t particularly interested in what actually happened.
I also didn’t know how this book was going to end - a lot of people said that they could guess the ending from a mile away but I couldn’t and I liked that!
I suggest reading this book for sure. It’s a quick read with a plot line that, though not the most exciting, will keep you entertained, and the writing is fantastic. I can understand why Lydia Millet is known for her writing style. If you enjoy dystopian fiction, this one should definitely be on your TBR.
“A Children’s Bible” follows the story of Eve, her brother Jack, and a group of teenagers that are staying in a vacation home for the summer with their parents. The parents quickly start to prioritize drinking and partying, leaving the teenagers to fend for themselves. Soon boredom gets the best of the teenagers and they explore the surrounding area, only for the world around them to start to crumble due to basically apocalyptic conditions.
The writing was my favorite part. I didn’t feel particularly connected to any of the characters except for the sweet and sensitive Jack, who with his friend Shel, wanted to help every animal they came across. However the writing was sharp and witty, and was so smart it kept me reading, even if I wasn’t particularly interested in what actually happened.
I also didn’t know how this book was going to end - a lot of people said that they could guess the ending from a mile away but I couldn’t and I liked that!
I suggest reading this book for sure. It’s a quick read with a plot line that, though not the most exciting, will keep you entertained, and the writing is fantastic. I can understand why Lydia Millet is known for her writing style. If you enjoy dystopian fiction, this one should definitely be on your TBR.