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20 Years Later

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20 Years Later. . . . Kids Don't Know What Electricity Is

  • Jun 18, 2011
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20 years ago It happened, killing millions of people. Established governments, electricity, transportation, and most modern conveniences are gone. London has been divided into rival gang territories that are fight-happy. But in this new chaotic world, Zane has grown up in relative safety and comfort thanks to his mother's strategic alliance with two nearby gangs in exchange for healing. But Zane's innocence often hinders his ability to accurately assess and judge people and situations he comes across. But his isolated, innocent life is pushed into the harsh world when he meets two new friends, Titus and Erin, and they realize that they have unique abilities. In their quest to save Titus' kidnapped sister, their abilities, friendship, and morals will be tested against greater forces than they have ever known.

I enjoyed this book. I haven't run across many post-apocalyptic novels that have characters with such convincing innocence, especially with a character at the age of 15. The world and characters had depth to them. However, I think there was a bit too much time focused on world building in the beginning and some of the action scenes could have been expanded--especially the end. The world building was very interesting though, not the slow trudgery of some books. Oh, and that cover makes it seem much grittier than it actually is. Yes, there is death and killing, but it doesn't over elaborate. And other things are only eluded to, such as rape--they never say the word or go further, but if you're not sheltered, it's pretty obvious. Not saying anything's wrong with that approach, especially for a YA book, but the cover just gave me the impression that it would be a bit darker and grittier is all.

This is a good start to a new series. It doesn't say if it's a trilogy or more, just that there will be 'sequels.' I will read the next ones when I come across them. I really want to see how their abilities develop and how the gangs deal with it.

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June 18, 2011
Interesting review. How does this one compare with "The Hunger Games" trilogy (if you've read any of them)?
June 18, 2011
I haven't read them yet! I have the first two that I bought at a thrift store, though. I really need to get to them. . . especially before the movie comes out.
June 28, 2011
When is the film supposed to come out? I've given up trying to read books before the film versions. I'm too slow for my own good, lol!
June 28, 2011
I think it's supposed to come out sometime in 2012. . . not positive though. I really like to try to have it read first, but this one is so popular that I'm getting slightly pushed away from it. . . even though I'm positive I'll like it *le sigh
June 28, 2011
Interesting. Can't wait for the film. Why is the popularity pushing you away from the read?
June 28, 2011
One reason is that many of the really popular books I've read I didn't like so much. Reason two: I'm petulant when told to do things. And I've been told to read this one from lots of people. And lastly, I work with mostly high school kids. And they like to be annoying with popular things. So, they're really just silly things that add up to minor annoyances and rebellion. *le sigh
June 29, 2011
Very good and valid reasons, lol! I've worked with HS kids myself, so I know what you mean about their annoyance with popular things.
 
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