American War by Omar El Akkad Published by Knopf Publishing Group on April 4th 2017
Pages: 352
Genres: Dystopian/Post-Apocalyptic
Format: Hardcover
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An audacious and powerful debut novel: a second American Civil War, a devastating plague, and one family caught deep in the middle--a story that asks what might happen if America were to turn its most devastating policies and deadly weapons upon itself.
Sarat Chestnut, born in Louisiana, is only six when the Second American Civil War breaks out in 2074. But even she knows that oil is outlawed, that Louisiana is half underwater, and that unmanned drones fill the sky. When her father is killed and her family is forced into Camp Patience for displaced persons, she begins to grow up shaped by her particular time and place. But not everyone at Camp Patience is who they claim to be.
Eventually Sarat is befriended by a mysterious functionary, under whose influence she is turned into a deadly instrument of war. The decisions that she makes will have tremendous consequences not just for Sarat but for her family and her country, rippling through generations of strangers and kin alike."
About Omar El Akkad
Omar was born in Cairo, Egypt and grew up in the Middle East before moving to Canada. In a ten-year career as a reporter, he covered stories across the planet — from the war in Afghanistan to the military trials in Guantanamo Bay, the Arab Spring revolutions in the Middle East and the protests in Ferguson, Missouri.
Omar is a recipient of the National Newspaper Award for investigative reporting for his coverage of the “Toronto 18” terrorism arrests. He has also won the Edward Goff Penny Memorial Prize for young Canadian journalists, and has been nominated for several National Magazine Awards. He is a graduate of Queen's University.
I don’t know what it is about plague stories that intrigue me so. American War sounds terrible and fascinating all at once.
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Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy
I would never guess this is post apocalyptic by this cover! I’m intrigued…
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Bonnie
I wouldn’t have either! Only took a closer look at it because it was a debut but yeah I definitely want it. 🙂
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Brittany
This is my first time hearing of this book, and it sounds amazing and super interesting! Thanks so much for bringing it to my attention 😀 I’m definitely going to check it out 🙂 Great WoW pick!
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Bonnie
Thanks, Brittany. It’s gearing up to be one of the biggest debuts of the year!
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Jessie
Wow. This is one that I am definitely going to be reading — though it makes me nervous how plausible it feels? Your WoW picks are always great — because they add books I would never hear of otherwise to my TBR!
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Bonnie
Yeah, definitely relatable. 🙂 Aww, thanks Jessie. That’s my goal! Try to bring attention to the non-popular ones. 🙂
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Rachel
I shutter to think of a civil war here again! This sounds a little suspenseful. I’ll look forward to your thoughts, Bonnie. 🙂
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Bonnie
Sure does sound terrifying but I’m intrigued. 🙂
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Ronyell (a.k.a Rabbitearsblog)
Wow this sounds like one intense book. I hope you enjoy it!
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Bonnie
Thanks, Ronyell! Me too. 🙂
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