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A review by pio_near
Anthem by Noah Hawley
4.0
This was a strong 4.25... edging 4.5!
I know there is a bit of controversy around this title... let me breaknit down for you...
"I like Action-Thrillers":
The pitch: The world is in an uproar as children are discovered to be committing suicide in record rates, with only a cryptic one-word message left behind. Meanwhile, a brother races to save his abducted sister. A wild ride that takes The Stand and makes it real!
"I like cerebral books that make you think":
The pitch: Imagine a world where the Covid pandemic is but the calm before the storm. Hawley takes an in-depth look at how our fragmented social strata is being hyper-sensationalized and paints a startlingly realistic look at what the future may hold for us in. Regardless of political motivation, or right or wrong, this cause-and-effect look at world events is sure to make you look at the world differently.
"I like well-written, literary books":
Noah Hawleys prose is beautiful, as he first brings us back to a time of pride, safety and plenty, then sweeps us forward with clarity and insight thru the eyes of children. The relationships he creates, histories that he unearths and future that he paints will have you laughing and crying. Filled with personal stories of a family struggling to find their child, a father looking to redeem himself, young love and the redeeming power of faith, you will love these characters and their struggles.
While I didn't rate it as high as it may seem I enjoyed it (no spoilers), I think this was and exceptional book ro either enjoy, or get you thinking about where the world is headed. Bravo, Noah!
I know there is a bit of controversy around this title... let me breaknit down for you...
"I like Action-Thrillers":
The pitch: The world is in an uproar as children are discovered to be committing suicide in record rates, with only a cryptic one-word message left behind. Meanwhile, a brother races to save his abducted sister. A wild ride that takes The Stand and makes it real!
"I like cerebral books that make you think":
The pitch: Imagine a world where the Covid pandemic is but the calm before the storm. Hawley takes an in-depth look at how our fragmented social strata is being hyper-sensationalized and paints a startlingly realistic look at what the future may hold for us in. Regardless of political motivation, or right or wrong, this cause-and-effect look at world events is sure to make you look at the world differently.
"I like well-written, literary books":
Noah Hawleys prose is beautiful, as he first brings us back to a time of pride, safety and plenty, then sweeps us forward with clarity and insight thru the eyes of children. The relationships he creates, histories that he unearths and future that he paints will have you laughing and crying. Filled with personal stories of a family struggling to find their child, a father looking to redeem himself, young love and the redeeming power of faith, you will love these characters and their struggles.
While I didn't rate it as high as it may seem I enjoyed it (no spoilers), I think this was and exceptional book ro either enjoy, or get you thinking about where the world is headed. Bravo, Noah!