This is the second story by this author involving the same scenario, the first being Life as we knew It, and I wondered why?
The scenario is, an asteroid hits the moon knocking it closer to the Earth. As a result the pressures of the Moon's gravity cause chaos on earth unleashing earthquakes, tidal waves and the eruption of volcanoes. The result is something akin to a nuclear winter. Thousands of people die and those left behind exist in a dog-eat-dog society in which food becomes the main currency.
Why another novel? Pfeffer moves the action from the country to New York City, makes the main character a good catholic boy and looks at the devastation caused to a city on the coast. The new dimension is mainly about "faith and belief". Alex, the main character is, in Catholic terms, a saint, as he assumes responsibility for his family and those around him. But will he and they survive? You will have to read the book to find out.
Not as good as Life as we Knew It but worth reading just the same.
Intermediate and high school students are the target for this book.
Published by Harcourt Books
Reviewed by Bob
0 comments:
Post a Comment