A review by kshertz
Dry by Jarrod Shusterman, Neal Shusterman

challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I have a love/hate relationship with Shusterman. This author is brilliant but he’s telling dystopian nightmare truths that I don’t want to hear but need to hear. This one is all about the loss of drinking water. I live in San Diego so this is a real concern all the time. The fact that he wrote it with his son is interesting. It was such a good story and I was enthralled. Now I’m depressed. But also thankful for the warning. I definitely think he’s one of the best authors ever and his work is like a necessary evil. I highly recommend this book if you’re up for the warning! 
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