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A review by saluki
Pure by Julianna Baggott
3.0
3.5 stars
Pures live in a confined dome and Wretches try to survive outside in this dystopian world. Baggott researched initial effects of atomic bombs and the catastrophic fallout, not only to the environment but the horror she describes in the wretches fused bodies - fused with objects or other people who are close at the time of detonation. It's grim reading.
Some plot points and identity revelations seemed to be a little too convenient to me. The descriptions throughout are cinematic in scope so I can see why the movie rights have already sold. Plus there are romantic elements in place for the main characters.
I will go on to read the rest of the trilogy at some point in the hopes they will be stronger novels.
Pures live in a confined dome and Wretches try to survive outside in this dystopian world. Baggott researched initial effects of atomic bombs and the catastrophic fallout, not only to the environment but the horror she describes in the wretches fused bodies - fused with objects or other people who are close at the time of detonation. It's grim reading.
Some plot points and identity revelations seemed to be a little too convenient to me. The descriptions throughout are cinematic in scope so I can see why the movie rights have already sold. Plus there are romantic elements in place for the main characters.
I will go on to read the rest of the trilogy at some point in the hopes they will be stronger novels.