Book Description:
In America's Gulf Coast region, where grounded oil tankers are being broken down for parts, Nailer, a teenage boy, works the light crew, scavenging for copper wiring just to make quota - and hopefully live to see another day. But when, by luck or chance, he discovers an exquisite clipper ship beached during a recent hurricane, Nailer faces the most important decision of his life: Strip the ship for all it's worth or rescue its lone survivor, a beautiful and wealthy girl who could lead him to a better life . . .
In this powerful novel, award-winning author Paolo Bacigalupi delivers a thrilling, fast-paced adventure set in a vivid and raw, uncertain future.
Was this book worth my time?
Yes.
The world that Bacigalupi created is fantastic. I love that he made a world that futuristic, but still very true to our world today. Even though New Orleans is flooded, the jazz and zydeco coming for the bars presents a world much like today. I also loved the distinct line between good and evil that is protrayed in the book. It was not over the top.
I think that the book held enough action and suspense to make this a great book for struggling readers. I also believe that adding a pirate-like aspect to the book adds to the danger that you feel as Nailer tries to save Nita.
This is an intense and fast read.
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