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The End of the World Is Bigger Than Love by Davina Bell
The following book reviews have been shared by Text Publishing – publisher of The End of the World is Bigger than Love
‘A young adult version of Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel, with lashings of creativity and magic realism…This novel heralds the arrival of an ingenious new talent.’
Books+Publishing
'Bell has created a detailed and evocative universe.’
Australian Book Review
‘An exquisite, mesmerising, timely and brilliantly conceived ode to literature and humanity…A young-adult version of Station Eleven meets After the Lights Go Out meets Z for Zachariah meets something completely indescribable.’
Better Read Than Dead
'An audacious yet brilliantly balanced and sustained tale set on a remote island in an almost recognisable future.’
Joy Lawn
‘There is something tidal about Bell’s lyrical writing – it seems made up of currents that move you around the story in ways that are difficult to pin down. All reading is an act of trust, and Davina Bell’s highly original story is worth the investment.’
Sydney Morning Herald
'The most outstanding young adult novel I read in 2020…[Davina Bell] has ascended into another sphere with this intuitive, surreal and assured literary work. The End of the World is Bigger than Love invites multiple readings and will imprint the imagination.’
Australian
'I can barely put to words how I feel after reading The End of the World is Bigger Than Love. A masterful tapestry of brutality and poetry, this book magnifies the severity that a pandemic and global warming can cause on our planet. A survival story between two sisters that you will never forget.'
Readings Teen Advisory Board
'This book is magical realism at its finest—a story that is utterly unique and beautifully executed, filled with ethereal imagery and descriptive language...This book is both strange and accessible, suitable for readers across the Older Readers age spectrum, especially those who need to be challenged.’
CBCA judges's comments
'This novel is an ode to the love and connection of twin sisters, the coping mechanisms we create in order to deal with trauma and loss, and the ingenuity and strength two young girls find in their quest to survive a world that is 'greying’...This beguiling story leaves you with many unanswered questions and a distressing window into what may lie ahead, into the things that could make the world stop turning, and the things we are willing to sacrifice, in order to save ourselves and the people we love. The End of the World is Bigger than Love will linger in your mind, as you consider what becomes of Summer and Winter in the many layers of this magical tale.’
Judges’ comments, Prime Minister’s Literary Awards 2021 (shortlisted)
‘A young adult version of Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel, with lashings of creativity and magic realism…This novel heralds the arrival of an ingenious new talent.’
Books+Publishing
'Bell has created a detailed and evocative universe.’
Australian Book Review
‘An exquisite, mesmerising, timely and brilliantly conceived ode to literature and humanity…A young-adult version of Station Eleven meets After the Lights Go Out meets Z for Zachariah meets something completely indescribable.’
Better Read Than Dead
'An audacious yet brilliantly balanced and sustained tale set on a remote island in an almost recognisable future.’
Joy Lawn
‘There is something tidal about Bell’s lyrical writing – it seems made up of currents that move you around the story in ways that are difficult to pin down. All reading is an act of trust, and Davina Bell’s highly original story is worth the investment.’
Sydney Morning Herald
'The most outstanding young adult novel I read in 2020…[Davina Bell] has ascended into another sphere with this intuitive, surreal and assured literary work. The End of the World is Bigger than Love invites multiple readings and will imprint the imagination.’
Australian
'I can barely put to words how I feel after reading The End of the World is Bigger Than Love. A masterful tapestry of brutality and poetry, this book magnifies the severity that a pandemic and global warming can cause on our planet. A survival story between two sisters that you will never forget.'
Readings Teen Advisory Board
'This book is magical realism at its finest—a story that is utterly unique and beautifully executed, filled with ethereal imagery and descriptive language...This book is both strange and accessible, suitable for readers across the Older Readers age spectrum, especially those who need to be challenged.’
CBCA judges's comments
'This novel is an ode to the love and connection of twin sisters, the coping mechanisms we create in order to deal with trauma and loss, and the ingenuity and strength two young girls find in their quest to survive a world that is 'greying’...This beguiling story leaves you with many unanswered questions and a distressing window into what may lie ahead, into the things that could make the world stop turning, and the things we are willing to sacrifice, in order to save ourselves and the people we love. The End of the World is Bigger than Love will linger in your mind, as you consider what becomes of Summer and Winter in the many layers of this magical tale.’
Judges’ comments, Prime Minister’s Literary Awards 2021 (shortlisted)