A review by ramsfan1963
The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Dark and brutal story. In a dystopian world where cities fight for water, Angel is the water knife (enforcer/assassin) for Las Vegas. There are no heroes or good guys in this book, only people doing whatever is necessary to survive.
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