Out the best and the worst in all people.ĭespite its flaws in character development, the book’s strong plot line brings the themes of drought, desperation, and survival to the forefront in a world where something this drastic could actually happen. Seem a little more black-and-white and less complex than they could have been,Īlthough it might have been intentional to illustrate how a crisis could bring Neal Shusterman is a New York Times bestselling author whose books include the acclaimed Arc of a Scythe series (Scythe, Thunderhead and The Toll) and Dry, as well as the Unwind series and Challenger Deep, which won a National Book Award. Have been a bit less extreme in the portrayal of the characters. Keeping me from rating this book a full five stars was that I think it could
Thought about, which makes it twice as important. Really well-conceived, which is not surprising from the author who wrote Scythe,Īnother in-depth, intricate story. Along the way, they meet the rebelliousĪnd headstrong Jacqui and a rich young “entrepreneur” named Henry.īecomes a sort of battlefield of strife, with neighbors revealing their true Sets out with her brother, Garrett, and their odd neighbor Kelton to find her Other people’s experiences sprinkled in between. It is on their journey that Alyssa sees for herself what desperation can do to humanity, and how hard it is to remain humane.Switches perspectives between five different characters, with snapshots of Read book reviews & excerpts, watch author videos & more. The water is gone, and Alyssa finds herself suddenly with the responsibility of her and her brother's lives, when her parents leave in search of water, and don't come back. The first time Alyssa witnesses this loss of humanity is when she tries to rescue a defenseless man from three water-crazed teenagers who wish to rob him. Find out more about Dry by Neal Shusterman, Jarrod Shusterman at Simon & Schuster. A very attractive guy that always lights up the party. Funny, talented, different, and inspiring to other humans. It started slowly at first - short showers, no sprinklers, no overindulgence. Neal is an outgoing guy that won't give up on what he wants to accomplish. I was kindly sent Dry by Walker Books in exchange for an honest review :)ĭry is a powerful, suspensful, rip-roaring novel that is terrifingly too close to reality. I have read the first two books of the Arc of a Scythe trilogy and am eagerly (note: chomping at the bit) awaiting the final book - so I was super excited to hear about this book.Īlso - a father and son writing a book together! How cool is that?!
Hey guys, and happy Thursday! Today I am happy to be bringing you another book review, this time Dry by father and son duo Neal and Jarrod Shusterman. Yes, Roxy by Neal Shusterman is about drug addiction, drug addicts, and the consequences of even our smallest choices in life.
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