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101. Messenger (Lois Lowry)
Messenger is the third novel in The Giver Quartet which I have been enjoying as I commute. Lowry weaves stories that encourage readers to ponder society, leadership and relationships. These novels are set in dystopic future time when life as we know it … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Post-Apocolypse, Young Adult
Tagged Gathering Blue, Lois Lowry, Messenger, The Giver, The Giver Quartet
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11. Brave New World (Aldous Huxley)
Dystopic fiction is not my favourite genre but I read this classic novel so that I could discuss it with my son who was reading it for grade 11 English. It was a challenge to finish and I can only … Continue reading
Posted in Classic, Post-Apocolypse
Tagged Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, Dystopic fiction
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51. The Invasion of the Tearling (Erika Johansen)
After reading the initial novel of The Queen of the Tearling series, I looked forward to the second instalment of the tale. Although the post-apocolyptic, fantasy genre is not what I would normally be drawn to, it was an enjoyable read … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Post-Apocolypse, Young Adult
Tagged Erika Johansen, Post-apocolypse, The Invasion of the Tearling
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