Julia has to cope with middle school, first crushes, more mature love, and friends suddenly changing and leaving you behind. Would I become a hoarder of food like Julia's mother? Or would I try to live my life to the fullest while daylight became several days long and nights seem never ending?Īlthough this is a dystopian novel, the more important aspect to this beautifully written book, is getting to know the characters. Originally published for adults, its been. Things progress gradually, and I wondered as I read how I would react in this situation. Summary: Thoughtful, dystopian story of a young girls life in a world where the spinning of Earth has slowed. With a voice as distinctive and original as that of The Lovely Bones, and for the fans of the speculative fiction of Margaret Atwood, Karen Thompson Walkers The Age of Miracles is a luminous, haunting, and unforgettable debut novel about coming of age set against the backdrop of an utterly altered world. However, this is not your typical dystopian novel, with lots of violence and outlandish events happening. Days become longer and longer, as do the nights. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY People O: The Oprah Magazine Financial Times Kansas City Star BookPage Kirkus Reviews Publishers Weekly Booklist. Julia wakes up to find that the Earth's rotation has slowed down. When I read this book description, I wasn't sure if this was an adult or a ya book, but after reading it, I feel it is appropriate for middle school on up.Įleven-year-old Julia, the narrator, becomes very real to the reader.
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