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zoejjj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
There are things good about this book. I liked that the kids had to face decisions that made them “monsters” and how they dealt with that. I like the way stories interconnected. I like that the drought brought out the actual core of people making the good even better, pushing them to make the right choice.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Medical content
leonormsousa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
none explicit
REVIEW
Ever read a book that just founds a permanent space in your head, even when you’re not reading, even when you’ve finished it? Over my book nerd years, I found some, and for me, that’s always the sign of a good book! Dry is a part of this list, and you might have already guessed, it was a book I really enjoyed!
Although Dry is categorized as a science fiction and futuristic dystopian novel, I would say that it feels like neither. In fact, the story it tells could very easily happen tomorrow in some part of this world, and that’s maybe the scariest part about it. It’s daunting to imagine that what we’re reading could happen to us at any time!
I would say that although it’s a very accessible novel, as it is destined for young adults, it can probably get under your skin, whatever your age is. I found myself followed by this constant sense that something was wrong. Every time I opened the tap, every time I drank a glass of water, I had the most intrusive thoughts that the water wouldn’t come out, that I should make that glass last. A sign of how much of an immersive experience this book is.
Although maybe peculiar, the characters felt very real to me, and one of my favourite aspects of this book was definitely how the authors explored human nature and how it changes when survival instinct kicks in. I felt like everything was very well done, not being too much considering the audience, but also not too little considering the message that needed to be passed.
Overall, I would say this was a very solid 4-star book, and if I was already curious to read Scythe, now I know I’ve got to do it! If you like dystopias and adventure books, I would definitely recommend this one to you!
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
oliverreeds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
anniereads221's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, and Murder
Dehydration