![]() Ship breaking is a real industry you can read about it in this National Geographic article from 2014. Above all else, it reminds us that the line between civilization and barbarity is thinner than we would like, and often which side we fall on is more a matter of luck than smarts or skill. And even if the violence and brutality is slightly toned down in comparison, make no mistake: this book has its share of violence, of killing-but also compassion. ![]() ![]() It reminds me a lot of The Water Knife in how Bacigalupi skilfully portrays the bleakness that could accompany a warmed-over planet. If you were all, “I want my kid to read some socially conscious SF about the future of our society as global warming slowly takes hold” but were also all, “Holy shit The Water Knife has a lot of swearing and death in it!” then Ship Breaker is the book to recommend. ![]() Paolo Bacigalupi brings his unique style and science fiction sensibility to young adult fiction with Ship Breaker. ![]()
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