Supernova Era explores the fate of humanity after a nearby Supernova irradiates the Earth, causing radiation sickness that will kill everyone over 13 years old within a year. Stylistically, the vibe of this book is a blend of history text and novel, with occasional excerpts from first person accounts of the events. The first third of the book is about the scramble to pass on the full scope of human knowledge and infrastructure to its young successors, then Liu details the dramatic course of history for the first several years after the transition to the children's world. The story is told primarily about the Chinese children, but also focuses on American children and incorporates other world powers. ⁣⁣
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I loved reading this book, and my thoughts are swirling with the story still. Liu took this story in these unpredictable directions, and then the book ended quite abruptly. I want more! For me the most impactful section was in the immediate aftermath of the last adults' deaths, and I was so emotional for a long time reading the chaotic, and deeply sad, result. ⁣⁣