The Water Knife
by Paolo Bacigalupi
Taste attributes: science fictionthrilleractionpoliticalfastunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardy
Boxlist takeAn otherworldly, dark science-fiction novel: expansive and weighty. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.7 / 5
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About This Book
The American Southwest has been decimated by drought. Nevada and Arizona skirmish over dwindling shares of the Colorado River, while California watches, deciding if it should just take the whole river all for itself. Into the fray steps Las Vegas water knife Angel Velasquez.
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- Author
- Paolo Bacigalupi
- Published
- 2015
- Pages
- 384
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- Open Library
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