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Camp Zero by Michelle Min Sterling

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thepaperbackplanner's review against another edition

2.0

I am very sad to report that, for me, this novel didn't live up to its premise. I thought it was going to be an undercover fight against capitalism and colonialism in the face of irreversible climate change, but it turned out to be capitalism all the way down. Unfortunately, rooting for the main character wasn't enough to pull me in when the main plot lines weren't super interesting to me. I did like the White Alice chapters, however, and would probably have enjoyed a novella of just that perspective more than this full novel. BUT, just because it wasn't for me doesn't mean this novel isn't for you!

raeoflight17's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad medium-paced

3.0

shellsywellsy's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Loved this quick read. A snapshot of a future to be. Told with multiple perspectives, and although I am getting tired of this as a plot device, I think it was effective here. Certain story lines stood out more but I think they were all important. A favorite book of the year so far.

gaiadances's review against another edition

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challenging emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

bendbir's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No

3.5

ajamwelch's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

A fascinating look into the very real possibilities of our near future. How humanity shifts and what it can take for survival. How the greed of the powerful overtakes everything in its path. Leaves you with a lot to think about.