Dry by Neal Shusterman Book Review
Dry by Neal Shusterman is a youth novel in the category of science fiction. The novel starts quite promisingly: in the drought zone of California, water suddenly no longer comes from the taps and what happens next is unknown. The protagonists are teenage Alyssa, her young brother Garrett, a neighbor's nerd boy Kelton and a girl called Jacqui. The book is told in chapters, which are fragments of events told from each person’s perspective.
As people begin to realize that there is no more water, chaos and greed begin to raise their heads. Alyssa and Garrett’s parents set out by the sea to look for a water purification point so they can get water for the family. Kelton’s father has equipped his home to hold off disasters. He’s not very compassionate to the people in his neighborhood and it eventually backfires, as everyone looks to obtain water through him. There are be several bends in the journey and as time goes on because there is no water.
The novel is quick-paced, dramatic, and intriguing. It is a good read and I would easily recommend this book to others!
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