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A review by z00000e
We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
I LOVE everything by Shaun David Hutchinson, and this is no exception.
The story follows someone who has the chance to save the world. Not by going on some super dangerous quest, or facing some mythic beast, but by the simple press of a button. For many, this would be a simple task that would be done without a second thought. But Henry does hesitate. Henry’s life is horrible. He is bullied and harassed daily and his home life is no better. If the world is so horrible, is it even worth saving.
I really love how profound it is while not forgetting to have some humor. It asks serious questions while still remembering that Henry is in high school and is still going to laugh at stupid stuff and isn’t going to take his section as serious as an adult.
The story follows someone who has the chance to save the world. Not by going on some super dangerous quest, or facing some mythic beast, but by the simple press of a button. For many, this would be a simple task that would be done without a second thought. But Henry does hesitate. Henry’s life is horrible. He is bullied and harassed daily and his home life is no better. If the world is so horrible, is it even worth saving.
I really love how profound it is while not forgetting to have some humor. It asks serious questions while still remembering that Henry is in high school and is still going to laugh at stupid stuff and isn’t going to take his section as serious as an adult.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Miscarriage, and Sexual assault