Dystopian
Racism, segragation, obsession with beauty, it's all fair game in this fun high octane novel about love, betrayal, politics, and big brother.
Susan Monroe doesn't ask for much: good grades
from her children, a house with room for a pool, to be the best Tupperware party
host in New Haven 56.
But inside her tranquil 1950s styled
community, a monster lurks. A monster that lives inside Susan, and every one of
her superficially perfect neighbors, held in check by the oppressive police
state that rules over them.
Susan's happy life is torn apart when her
teenage son goes missing the same night an explosion rips apart the community.
Susan knows it’s only a matter of time before the police start breaking down
their doors.
Before the reconditioning begins and Susan's
identity is lost, she must do one final thing.
Find her son.
My Review:
This really pulled me in. As the author wrote more and more, I understood more and more. The paranormal twist and the overall twists kept me reading. I found myself wondering what kind of bubble I would be in. I don't think I would like to be in a 50's bubble. 80's maybe.
I found myself giggling as the past came to life on the pages, and I wondered what kind of reconditioned person I would be. I really wished that Susan's son would turn up at every page turn.
The author interwove politics and big brother into the book so well that I forgot how much power they really had until they used their power. I was pulled into this world, and towards the end of the book, I was not ready to leave.
I am giving this book a 5/5 and can only wonder what else is on its way from this author!
About
Jill Cooper:
Jill
Cooper loves tea more than coffee and is obsessed over finding that perfect
recipe. She lives in Danvers, MA with two cats, a toddler, a husband, and a 1964
yellow taxi. Her life is chaotic, but fun. She is currently working on a new
Sci-fi thriller and the sequel to the Dream Slayer. She can be contacted
at http://www.jillacooper.com
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