A review by madelinereadsbooks
The Unmapping by Denise S. Robbins

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Still half-asleep, Esme is on her way to work on the Emergency Management team for New York before she realises the building has moved. Actually, every building has moved - the unmapping has begun. Each day at 4am, the population of New York blinks and a new day of geographic chaos begins: the buildings all relocate themselves. No one no hows or why; disaster is imminent. Buildings are collapsing, a boy is trapped underground, fires and floods are constant companions.

The concept of this story immediately had my attention and the author dove into problems that I hadn’t even considered. I particularly appreciated the focus on class and immigration, but I would have loved a little more consideration of ecological and environmental impacts. Setting the story in New York was the perfect choice and the range of characters, I felt also reflected the diversity of the city also. This book would be a fabulous choice for a book club - there would be so much to chat about!