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Again, I can't give this more than 4 stars because of the fact check fail. Which is a bummer, because the story wasn't bad. I will say that in a lot of ways, this book reminded me of the City of Ember. Only more grown up. And I didn't like the characters quite as much.
It's your typical post-apocalyptic story. Something bad happened (you don't really find out what. A bunch of people are saved to build a future (put into silos underground in this case). The elite keep powerful secrets from the mas ...more
It's your typical post-apocalyptic story. Something bad happened (you don't really find out what. A bunch of people are saved to build a future (put into silos underground in this case). The elite keep powerful secrets from the mas ...more
GREAT FEMALE CHARACTERS.
p75: Perhaps because I just finished reading it, this reminds me of THE GIVER. This silo is ENORMOUS. Where can I find a map?
p202. I knew it.
p264: I figured out the mass appeal. This is YA Lit for actual ADULTS. Brilliant.
p75: Perhaps because I just finished reading it, this reminds me of THE GIVER. This silo is ENORMOUS. Where can I find a map?
p202. I knew it.
p264: I figured out the mass appeal. This is YA Lit for actual ADULTS. Brilliant.
Wow! I'm so glad I read this. I came to it a Doubting Thomas, but am leaving a believer in Indie fiction. What a tense read. The concept of a dystopian future is certainly not original, but the story and characters were incredible. Recommend to Scifi lovers!
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