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Liked It “The year is 2015 and global warming has begun to cause weather disasters around the world. Britain leads the world in trying to solve the problem by reducing pollution and monitoring its citizens. |
Didn’t Like It “It was ok- I lost interest quickly.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The year is 2015 and global warming has begun to cause weather disasters around the world. Britain leads the world in trying to solve the problem by reducing pollution and monitoring its citizens.
Annie O wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Supplies of food, water and heat are limited and we watch as a middle class family tries to cope. The main character, Laura, tries to finish high school and plays bass in her band while the world around her disintegrates. No one can say what the future will bring but everyone muddles along as best they can.
Each person is given an allotment of carbon points which they may choose to use on entertainment, travel, electricity, etc. You may not buy more points, so in a way it is very democratic. However, people being how they are, a black market develops.
The family and the neighborhood are forced by the government to sacrifice for the common good and they resent it, but when a life-threatening emergency threatens them they respond by pulling together and helping each other in a positive and genuine way.
This book reminded my of Earthgirl and there is a list of EcoLinks on the last page.”
“It had some confusing english slang but over all a really good book.”
Maddie S wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Its scary how this book is kinda based on truth. it shows that we need to shape up or we're gonna end up like the characters in this book. I hope not & im being really consesious about my carbon footprint now.”
Scathac wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“It was ok- I lost interest quickly.”
Jill S wrote this review Monday, December 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It has been inspirational so far, the most memorable thing was the letter from the cousin in the United States, saying that the Brits were so cool to be doing the rationing.”
Owen M wrote this review Monday, December 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“very good book i recomened this book to anyone who likes reading in a diary style layout.I found it interesting to read especilly as i liked comparing the book to what i think the future is going to be like.”
Jess B wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Awesome! A must read!”
Raven F wrote this review Friday, November 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not bad. It makes some interesting points about global issues in a non preaching way. Written in diary format it is a quick read and the illustrations throughout add to the humor. Not the best book I have ever read but most certainly not the worst.”
Helen W wrote this review Tuesday, November 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I think it is really good.”
Ami S wrote this review Monday, November 23 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
