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A review by samwescott
The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton
5.0
This book was terrifying and beautiful. I don’t think I’ve ever read an apocalyptic novel that was so unassuming and mundane, which honestly only added to the dread. It’s very plausible and feels real.
But at its heart, despite the ending (or changing, as this book would insist) of the world, is a family story and it broke my heart over and over. The beautiful resilience of the human heart was so lovingly rendered her. Also, Phyllis was incredible. What a badass.
I don’t want to spoil anything, so I really can’t get specific. But I can’t help but think that the reviews bemoaning that this book is depressing are really lacking scope. Yes, it’s a book with great grief, but it’s also filled with incredible hope and a deep understanding of love. I was swept away by it.
But at its heart, despite the ending (or changing, as this book would insist) of the world, is a family story and it broke my heart over and over. The beautiful resilience of the human heart was so lovingly rendered her. Also, Phyllis was incredible. What a badass.
I don’t want to spoil anything, so I really can’t get specific. But I can’t help but think that the reviews bemoaning that this book is depressing are really lacking scope. Yes, it’s a book with great grief, but it’s also filled with incredible hope and a deep understanding of love. I was swept away by it.