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Razorland: Book 1

Enclave (2011) (edit title/settings)

by Ann Aguirre (Author) (edit contributors)

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WELCOME TO THE APOCALYPSE In Deuce's world, people earn the right to a name only if they survive their first fifteen years. By that point, each unnamed 'brat' has trained into one of three groups-Breeders, Builders, or Hunters, identifiable by the number of scars they bear on their arms.... read more

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Below the streets of New York, in the tunnels of abandoned subways, are new settlements connected to each other by railways, which were constructed before the enclaves were built. Lurking around in the dark tunnels are half-blind, disfigured, once-human beasts, called Freaks. They are always... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Below the streets of New York, in the tunnels of abandoned subways, are new settlements connected to each other by railways, which were constructed before the enclaves were built. Lurking around in the dark tunnels are half-blind, disfigured, once-human beasts, called Freaks. They are always hungry, always searching for their meal, and although the people living the enclaves believe they’re just stupid, diseased monsters, the Freaks are becoming smarter. They are organizing and strategizing, and it’s only a matter of time before they find a way into Deuce’s home. Deuce and her hunting partner, Fade, soon realize the Freaks’ growing intelligence when they barely escape an attack as they explore the underground passages around their enclave. They try to explain their findings to the elders, but, as the leaders of their home do not want to come to terms with the fact that they all could be in danger, Deuce and Fade are cast aside. They both come to the understanding that the people that are supposed to keep them safe—the elders—have been lying to them about nearly everything they have learned about the world around them. They are exiled and sent out into the threatening darkness of the tunnels to fend for themselves. Fade understands that, to survive, they must escape the underground and find a way to a place that Deuce calls “Topside.” Little do they know that the Freaks—and even greater dangers—await them above in a strange world where water falls from the sky and the ruins of another civilization lay broken and motionless, lost in time.

Characters edit see section history

  • Deuce: The protagonist. A determined Huntress.
  • Fade: Deuce's Hunter partner. Reclusive and mysterious, but fights well. They become good friends.
  • Tegan: A girl who wants to escape from the Wolves.
  • Stalker: The ganger head of the Wolves. Is described to have pale, blonde hair and has scars on his face.
  • Stone: One of Deuce's best friends. He was chosen to be a Breeder for his good looks.
  • Thimble: One of Deuce's best friends. She has a slight limp but was able to become a Builder.
  • Banner: A Builder who is Fade and Thimble's friend. Deceived by her own people.
  • Whitewall: The elder of Deuce's enclave.
  • Wordkeeper: The elder in charge of collecting old artifacts in the enclave.
  • Silk: The head Huntress. Imperious and proponent of "hard love".
  • Twist: The small and frail assistant to Whitewall. Deuce's friend.
  • Jengu: A Burrower who interacts with Deuce and Fade.
  • Pearl: A Topsider who is an old family friend of Fade.
  • Longshot: A man who lives in Topside who finds and helps the protagonists. Real name is Karl.
  • Doc Tuttle: The doctor who lives in the same town as Longshot.
  • Momma Oaks: A friend of Longshot. Offers a place to stay for the protagonists.
  • Bonesaw: College Enclave's medicine man.
  • Crane: the beefy hunter that was 2nd place in the competition
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

  • College: The enclave where the protagonist lives.
  • Topside: What the characters call the world above the tunnels and enclaves.
  • Nassau: A nearby enclave.
  • Salvation.

First Sentence edit see section history

I was born during the second holocaust.

Table of Contents edit see section history

I. Down Below
Deuce
Trial
Wordkeeper
Journey
Hidden
Nassau
Darkness
Homecoming
Treasure
Recompense
Sacrifice

II. Topside
Unknown
Sunshine
Resistance
Clash
Rush
Pearl
Enlightenment
Library
Respite
Trek
Snow
Nightmare
Despair
Salvation

Author's Note

Glossary edit see section history

  • Brat: A child who has not been assigned a role in the enclave yet.
  • Hunters: A group of people in the enclave whose role is to hunt for food in the tunnels.
  • Breeders: A group of people in the enclave whose role is to produce offspring.
  • Builders: A group of people in the enclave whose role is to build things.
  • Freaks: Human-like creatures who constantly attack the enclaves from the tunnels.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 4 in Razorland. (standard series)

Followed by Outpost.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Ann Aguirre (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Country: USA
Publication Date: April 12, 2011
ISBN: 9780312650087
Page Count: 259

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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

Violence, some references to rape

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