What would happen if all the women in the world died because of a disease but men learn to scientifically make boys? a) 24 hour parties b) everybody goes crazy and runs around in mad panic or c) A group rises up to power and everybody else is left to fend for themselves? The correct answer was c), unfortunately if you picked c) we're out of prizes so you don't get anything.
Vulture's Gate is set in a future where, as above, all the women have died, however there is still one girl, Bo and when Callum's life intersects with her, questions start to rise that there might be other girls out there. Through the story we are shown there are different ways of surviving in such a world. A highlight of the book are the inventions which Bo and Callem have to support them in their battle to survive, especially the animal inspired robots such as Mr Pinky. After reading Vulture's Gate you start to think if this happened now, in our world would we end up in chaos or would we find a solution. For ages 12 - adult. An intriguing story for people interested in the way society works and for those who like reading adventures with a good storyline.
3 1/2 stars.
4 comments:
I agree it's a fantatic read, fast paced and recommended for year 7 - 9 boys and girls.
Thanks, Marcus. Nice one. I've posted a link to your review on Twitter.
Hi Marcus!
I think this book sounds a bit like The Knife of Never Letting Go - is it? Your mum pointed me towards your blog, and I'm utterly impressed! I'm about to go and read it from start to finish to get some good recommendations.
Thanks, Hannah. Yeah, it is simmilar in that both books start with a world with no females however for very diffrent reasons.
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