When I first picked up this book I considered it fairly short compared to some of the other books I read, it is only 192 pages. The book is in the future (“the very near future” as the book says) when fossil fuels are running out, all oil banks slowly being left empty. Gas prices are anywhere from $20 to $90 depending on how much oil is available. Electricity is rarely on and fresh food is hard to get. This particular story takes place in one town which is very much effected by this.
The writing is straightforward and is quite possible. Weyn conveys the story clearly and the pages just fly by! Just one thing, the book is short! Getting to the end you want to know what happens further, but you don’t get a chance to because you’re on the last page! The book itself is a great dystopian book, keeping you interested as it is told through the point of view of three different high schoolers. If you come across the book, take a chance to go ahead and read it, it’s a book definitely worth the time.
Recommend: Yes!
Stars: 4 out of 5
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