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A review by welkinvault
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This is a thought provoking and captivating science fiction novel that weaves together themes of identity, privilege, and the complexities of parallel universes.
Cara, a 'traverser' can navigate between alternate Earths, as being born in Ashtown a dystopian wasteland she is able to travel to other Earths where she has already died. This is contrasted with Wiley City where she lives and works (where the goal of becoming a permanent resident is a remote possibility) is affluent, does not experience food poverty, or avoidable deaths due to the environment. Wiley City and Ashtowns' stark disparities - the societal divides (plus on every world the consequences of unchecked ambition) are constantly explored.
Cannot believe this was a debut novel. Narration was superb.
Cara, a 'traverser' can navigate between alternate Earths, as being born in Ashtown a dystopian wasteland she is able to travel to other Earths where she has already died. This is contrasted with Wiley City where she lives and works (where the goal of becoming a permanent resident is a remote possibility) is affluent, does not experience food poverty, or avoidable deaths due to the environment. Wiley City and Ashtowns' stark disparities - the societal divides (plus on every world the consequences of unchecked ambition) are constantly explored.
Cannot believe this was a debut novel. Narration was superb.