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takarakeireads 's review for:
The Future
by Naomi Alderman
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
We are in a not so distant future where tech billionaires are building bunkers to survive the inevitable end of the world (whatever that reason is probably exacerbated by their influence). Sound familiar?? Enter some people close to these billionaires who are unsettled by their selfishness and want to help create a better future. While parts of this book are grim and disturbingly REAL overall I feel the direction it headed was one of optimism, which I appreciated. Be sure to pay attention as the plot jump back and forth in time at parts. Some minor pacing issues here and there. Even though the beginning few chapters suck you in - the plot takes a bit to really reveal itself, but once things get going it's a page turner. Overall this was a very poignant and thought provoking read!
Naomi always writes books at the right times when they are just so spot on. The Power is a fav and this one did not disappoint (although they are very different books). This book is about how important human connection and community are, as well as connection with nature. I highly recommend it to everyone cause we’re basically all living in this reality, but especially if you're interested in how technology has and can continue to influence our world.
Thank you to the publisher for this arc.
Graphic: Animal death, Gore, Suicide, Violence, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Cancer, Gun violence, Sexual content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Incest, Mental illness
animal death - hunting also, an instance of survival human v animal
civil/political unrest, refugee camps, religious cults