by Paolo Bacigalupi
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...
(summary retrieved from goodreads.com)
(summary retrieved from goodreads.com)
What a powerful book! I know post-apocalyptic stories are trending right now, but this is really the cream of the crop. The settings are vivid and the characters are all too believable and fall along the spectrum of sympathetic to terrifying. This is a world where there are no easy choices and though the wrong choice will likely kill you, trying to do the right thing might too. Truly, a great read.
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