Drastic

by Al Crowell

Sadie Tanner Brown’s campaign for president of the United States had carefully spelled out the necessity for radical action. That was where she and her opponent split. They both agreed about the horrors of climate change, that action should indeed be taken, and that fossil fuels needed to be stopped from polluting the air and the atmosphere. But what separated them as candidates was the urgency of the fix. Quickly the two competitors began to sharpen their campaigns and split into their unique positions. He campaigned on a gradual, market-driven approach over the next thirty years. She spoke clearly that the urgency was now. One of her more popular teaching devices was that if her house sprung a leak and was flooding, she would not rush out to buy the largest sponge she could find; but rather first stop the leak. Another “We need electricity, now let’s start making all of it the clean way.” In giving her 55 percent of the votes, the majority of voters agreed they wanted her style of leadership at this pivotal time in history. And now they were living with her promises.

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Reviews

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has an interesting premise and plot but seems a little over simplified. The situation caused by climate warming is far too complicated to be solved by a couple of demonstrations. The writing is rather flat and the book desperately needs a good editing.

[Sandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story

Good story that kept me reading even when I chose to skip a few pages due to the unnecessary sexual activity. Was also disappointed in some of the language used, especially by a teenager. Would recommend if you're comfortable with these things.

[Mike Merriman · Rating 2 out of 5]

interesting plot - no character development. shallow read.