How I live now

“Tomorrow, when the war began” is a better series on a similar theme, but this still packs a mighty punch. I found it interesting how similar early scenes of the war was to covid lockdown times, and it makes me consider how much (even though we were safe) kids may have been traumatised by the last few years. A very “early 2000s” voice, and captures teenage hood fairly well. Not sure about the chain smoking cousin-love though.

I don't really know how to describe this book, but I really liked it. It has a magical feel to it, but is firmly grounded in a very harsh reality. Even some of the more unconventional elements of this story are completely believable and almost poetic.

This is one of those books you wish didn't end. I wish there was a continuing story.