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Amazing feat of journalism in piecing together the occurrences on a cruise ship that set sail in March of 2020. The pandemic had already been identified and been spreading, but the government orders had not been given to stop cruises from setting sail. Trouble is, after the first two ports coming north from South America, countries stopped allowing them to dock. Then people on board started getting sick, supplies started running out, and inevitably people died. A harrowing situation told through individual stories, crew accounts, corporate records, and extended family interviews. I recall reading about this situation in the newspaper at the time it was happening, but the details are so sad and scary that we can only hope we've learned from history and the next time this situation happens the decision is made to stop cruises for the sake of lives instead of profits before it's too late.
-Linda J.
This might be my favorite concept for a book ever. The idea that she lived a long time ago and now her story is used to oppress the current population is incredible. I really enjoyed this book, the only thing is I wish it were longer. There were certain parts that I think would have been improved with more writing.
-Rory C.
Lou is a victim of a serial killer, brought back by cloning. Her memory has gaps and she has a serious case of imposter syndrome. A controversial government project has brought her back to life and now wants to use her and others like her to justify the continuance of the program. But Lou has questions...This was a fascinating sci-fi mystery novel with lots of twists and turns.
-Mary R.
This is an incredible story collection! I really enjoyed it! The author is originally from Zimbabwe and most of the stories are set there. Some are about Zimbabwean immigrants. Themes include justice, rebellion, colonialism, and loyalties. Most of the stories have speculative elements, although there are a couple exceptions. I loved how beautifully written these stories are! Each has beautiful prose, engaging pacing, and layers of nuance. Many of the stories and themes deal with heavy, dark realities, yet the tone manages to stay hopeful and optimistic. I also loved the way traditional Zimbabwean folklore and spirituality was deeply woven throughout, but often seen through the lens of a modern, skeptical Zimbabwean. Despite these stories being short, they pack an emotional punch. I was deeply moved by these stories.
-Kristen L.
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