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"This dystopian mind bender is quite complex, and the steadily building plot takes several mysterious twists. The book begins in a very realistic manner, introducing the teen protagonists as well-developed and likeable characters while systematically adding layers and new characters to their story. As the book nears its conclusion, that sense of reality shifts considerably and sometimes throws the reader off kilter. The story is quick moving and full of action, both physical and intellectual. While reluctant or struggling readers may find this book difficult to follow, it is highly recommended for teen and adult readers who are willing to take on a challenging read for the payoff of a well-written, intricately plotted story."--VOYA "This first novel is an ambitious, cautionary--and even paranoiac--story of the soul-destroying power of a consumer society run amok and the near-cosmic forces it unleashes. It's a fascinating premise, and though the page-turning action slows a bit in the second half to explore some of the more abstruse causes behind the mind-bending effects, that doesn't detract from the great many intriguing, original, and thought provoking ideas at play here.."--Booklist --
Gr 9 Up-Things are bleak in New York City ever since the explosion that destroyed Con Edison and the two-week aftermath of darkness, rioting, looting, and murder. One day high-school senior Laura finds that no one remembers her existence. With a handful of others, she must face an enemy too frightening to imagine. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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