It’s a tough life on light crew. Every day is full of
danger, crawling through the dark hulls of abandoned, beached ships, searching for
wire and metal salvage. To Nailer, it’s the only life he’s ever known, and even
though he hates it, he has to find some way to support himself. Especially
since there are so few people he can trust.
After a devastating hurricane, Nailer and Pima, his best
friend, make the discovery of a lifetime – a swank ship, filled with all sorts
of riches, riches that can get them out of this life. But when they scavenge
the ship, they find something they weren’t expecting – a survivor. Against his
better judgment, Nailer decides to rescue the girl, Nita, and she reveals that
if they help her get back to her family, she’ll reward them handsomely. But
dozens and dozens of miles of wasteland are between them and the nearest
drowned city that they could venture to. Not to mention the goons trying to
catch Nita, dead or alive – including Nailer’s father. Nailer isn’t quite sure
what he’s gotten into, but he is going
to survive.
Ship Breaker was an AMAZING book. As you probably know from
my reviews, I don’t generally enjoy dystopias, but Ship Breaker…well I guess
you could call it a literary dystopian thriller. There’s a reason it won the
Printz Award and was a National Book Award finalist. Ship Breaker defies all
expectations, and goes by so quickly that you’d can’t believe it isn’t only 200
pages. And once you’re finished, you’ll just sit there thinking, “What did I
just read? I need to read it again.” I was extremely impressed with Paolo
Bacigalupi’s novel, and I definitely plan on reading it again. You should definitely
check it out and buy it if you have the money.
Just a reminder that the festival is TOMORROW!! (I can’t
believe it, can you?) You all should come bright and early at 8:45 for the
author parade and stay as long as you can – you won’t regret it. Can’t wait to
see you all there! :)
Happy Reading!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
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