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A review by froydis
Pills and Starships by Lydia Millet
3.0
Thanks to Edelweiss and Akashic Books for early access to this title.
3 1/2 stars -
This is an interesting book in that the language is so strange, yet the plot fits in with many of the teen apocalyptic novels that have gained so much popularity in recent years. I liked that the language was so unique - it was similar enough that it was understandable, but structured to seem like it had evolved over the centuries from our time. I liked the characters for the most part, but found the parents to be fairly unbelievable. I hope the scenario painted here is unbelievable too, but I do think its one possibility if we don't get more serious about the climate issues. I think teens who enjoy dystopian/apocalyptic type novels will enjoy this book.
3 1/2 stars -
This is an interesting book in that the language is so strange, yet the plot fits in with many of the teen apocalyptic novels that have gained so much popularity in recent years. I liked that the language was so unique - it was similar enough that it was understandable, but structured to seem like it had evolved over the centuries from our time. I liked the characters for the most part, but found the parents to be fairly unbelievable. I hope the scenario painted here is unbelievable too, but I do think its one possibility if we don't get more serious about the climate issues. I think teens who enjoy dystopian/apocalyptic type novels will enjoy this book.