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Habrá Sandías en Marte? [Will There Be Watermelons on Mars?]
Lo último que Susie esperaba en la mañana después del apocalipsis eran sandías. Lo último que Na'ima esperaba era viajar a Marte. Pero, ¿Habrá Sandías en Marte?
Tres historias de colección escritas por Debbie Manber Kupfer, autora de la serie P.A.W.S.
Please This audiobook is in Spanish.
Tres historias de colección escritas por Debbie Manber Kupfer, autora de la serie P.A.W.S.
Please This audiobook is in Spanish.
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Published November 18, 2015
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Debbie Manber Kupfer
88 books298 followersDebbie grew up in the UK in the East London suburb of Barking. She has lived in Israel, New York and North Carolina and somehow ended up in St. Louis, where she works as a writer, editor and a freelance puzzle constructor of word puzzles and logic problems. She lives with her husband, two very opinionated felines. She believes that with enough tea and dark chocolate you can achieve anything!
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May 22, 2015
"It's the end of the world!"
Or...not.
Everyone absolutely believed the scientists. They were absolutely sure this time. As a result, everyone simply stopped...stopped making things, stopped working, stopped caring.
Weren't they surprised at how "the end" turned out. All but the watermelons...
This short book is a cross between sci-fi and "The Twilight Zone". It has just enough twists in it--throughout all three stories--that the reader never really knows what is in store. Just when it starts sounding like the world is being set to rights, something else starts up.
Relationships are given emphasis here, and the author does a great job showing the absurdity of ill will in the face of disaster. The protagonists simply want to get along in what seems to be the last of days, but there are those who still hold onto their prejudices. A little thinking reveals the absurdity of the latter way of thinking.
Life goes on, be it on Earth or on Mars. But do the watermelons make it? You'll have to read for yourselves.
Or...not.
Everyone absolutely believed the scientists. They were absolutely sure this time. As a result, everyone simply stopped...stopped making things, stopped working, stopped caring.
Weren't they surprised at how "the end" turned out. All but the watermelons...
This short book is a cross between sci-fi and "The Twilight Zone". It has just enough twists in it--throughout all three stories--that the reader never really knows what is in store. Just when it starts sounding like the world is being set to rights, something else starts up.
Relationships are given emphasis here, and the author does a great job showing the absurdity of ill will in the face of disaster. The protagonists simply want to get along in what seems to be the last of days, but there are those who still hold onto their prejudices. A little thinking reveals the absurdity of the latter way of thinking.
Life goes on, be it on Earth or on Mars. But do the watermelons make it? You'll have to read for yourselves.
January 26, 2016
I generally read and review novels. Sometimes I read compilations of short stories, but it's rare that I finish a book on the same day I started it.
Will There Be Watermelons on Mars? is a very short collection of stories - three, to be precise.
The first story, "Vodka and Watermelons", starts with an interesting concept - what would happen if the entire world expected the world to end, and then it didn't? Well, don't think too hard about it. Two people, Susie and Sasha, wake up after a night of vodka-drinking only to find, to their surprise, that the world is still there. As said world has to cope with its continued existence, all Susie can wonder is why there are so many watermelons in her house.
The second story, "Another Slice of Watermelon", is fairly inconsequential, as it just serves to segue to the third story and introduce that story's primary character.
The third story, "Chalutzim", deals with the relationship between a Jewish woman, Na'ima, and an Arab, Reuven. Very much in love despite living in a world that forbids it, they decide to escape all earthly judgments and prejudices by being one the first people to colonize Mars.
Like I said, this was a very quick read, and well written for the hour or so that it took me to absorb it. It was well-written, and I'm sure that the watermelons symbolized something deep and profound that I just wasn't getting, but that's me. I can appreciate the story, but only time will tell if I remember the story a long time from now. (But it's short, so I can always read it again!)
Will There Be Watermelons on Mars? is a very short collection of stories - three, to be precise.
The first story, "Vodka and Watermelons", starts with an interesting concept - what would happen if the entire world expected the world to end, and then it didn't? Well, don't think too hard about it. Two people, Susie and Sasha, wake up after a night of vodka-drinking only to find, to their surprise, that the world is still there. As said world has to cope with its continued existence, all Susie can wonder is why there are so many watermelons in her house.
The second story, "Another Slice of Watermelon", is fairly inconsequential, as it just serves to segue to the third story and introduce that story's primary character.
The third story, "Chalutzim", deals with the relationship between a Jewish woman, Na'ima, and an Arab, Reuven. Very much in love despite living in a world that forbids it, they decide to escape all earthly judgments and prejudices by being one the first people to colonize Mars.
Like I said, this was a very quick read, and well written for the hour or so that it took me to absorb it. It was well-written, and I'm sure that the watermelons symbolized something deep and profound that I just wasn't getting, but that's me. I can appreciate the story, but only time will tell if I remember the story a long time from now. (But it's short, so I can always read it again!)
January 9, 2020
This is a review of the Audible version of "Will There Be Watermelons on Mars?" although I did wind up buying the kindle version as well.
These are three beautifully written and well narrated short stories, linked by several common factors, and well, watermelon. The first story, Vodka and Watermelons, was written for a not quite end of the world anthology, Fauxpocalypse As the author states in the kindle version "It takes place the morning after everyone on Earth believed the world was going to end...and then it didn't." I think for someone listening to the audible version, it would have helped if the introductory paragraphs that preceded each story in the kindle version had been included in the narration.
I'm not going to spoil these gems for you by saying anything else, except that the second and third stories are followups to the first. For myself, I found it worthwhile springing for the extra US$.99 that Anazon charged to get the kindle version also, but that's up to you. The narration by Jennifer Bossio is just lovely, except where she has a bit of difficulty with the little bit of Hebrew that is in the text. Still, I realize that it is not easy for most English speakers to pronounce "Chalutzim" which is Hebrew for pioneers. Still she tries, and her fine narration with the rest of this 35 minute anthology is a joy to listen to.
These are three beautifully written and well narrated short stories, linked by several common factors, and well, watermelon. The first story, Vodka and Watermelons, was written for a not quite end of the world anthology, Fauxpocalypse As the author states in the kindle version "It takes place the morning after everyone on Earth believed the world was going to end...and then it didn't." I think for someone listening to the audible version, it would have helped if the introductory paragraphs that preceded each story in the kindle version had been included in the narration.
I'm not going to spoil these gems for you by saying anything else, except that the second and third stories are followups to the first. For myself, I found it worthwhile springing for the extra US$.99 that Anazon charged to get the kindle version also, but that's up to you. The narration by Jennifer Bossio is just lovely, except where she has a bit of difficulty with the little bit of Hebrew that is in the text. Still, I realize that it is not easy for most English speakers to pronounce "Chalutzim" which is Hebrew for pioneers. Still she tries, and her fine narration with the rest of this 35 minute anthology is a joy to listen to.
October 16, 2015
'Will There Be Watermelons on Mars?' by Debbie Manber Kupfer told an interesting story. Having listened to it as an audiobook, I may not have gotten as much out of it as I would have by reading the written words on the pages of the collection of vignettes. This isn't to say that the audiobook wasn't intriguing; it's just that this was my first foray into listening to an audiobook, and I found that it wasn't quite as much my cup of tea as reading it myself. To each their own, however. I'm sure that audiobook lovers will find the recorded version just as enjoyable as I find the words on the page.
The stories brought out my love of symbolism. Whether Manber Kupfer meant for symbolism to be injected or not, I cannot say, but it struck me after finishing the collection that the question of whether there will be watermelons on Mars is akin to the idea of impossibilities and pondering whether or not they have the likelihood of coming true. No one would have ever thought that watermelons could be present on Mars, or that travel to Mars would one day come to fruition. Yet, in Manber Kupfer's stories, these ideas are given credence.
As someone who has followed the unrest in the Middle East with quite a bit of worry over what may come to pass if people continue to resist just getting along and finding ways to make peace, I found the last couple vignettes, especially, to be much more intriguing than the first couple. The idea of a Jewish man and an Arab woman falling in love and finding resistance to their relationship on all sides rang all too true, as even though this isn't heard about much, it certainly must occur sometimes, even if not often. Despite the anger stemming from both sides of their relationship, they want to find a way to move forward with their love, and the way they want to do that is to move to Mars since the end of the world is supposedly near. Despite their living in Jerusalem, as all the characters throughout the vignettes do, they don't even know if they are safe there from this potentially inevitable end, in the only place where anyone thinks God may save them, since it is the Holy Land, after all. Uncertain whether life still exists outside of Jerusalem, they find solace in the idea of moving to Mars, which is where the symbolism lies. They never thought they would be able to live a life of peace and happiness, free of the burden of people's stares and judgment, but they find that it may just be possible with this attempt at a new life.
Debbie Manber Kupfer has woven a tale that rings true in this day and age of uncertainty and hope for possibility. I recommend checking it out.
Beth Rodgers, Author of 'Freshman Fourteen,' a Young Adult Novel
The stories brought out my love of symbolism. Whether Manber Kupfer meant for symbolism to be injected or not, I cannot say, but it struck me after finishing the collection that the question of whether there will be watermelons on Mars is akin to the idea of impossibilities and pondering whether or not they have the likelihood of coming true. No one would have ever thought that watermelons could be present on Mars, or that travel to Mars would one day come to fruition. Yet, in Manber Kupfer's stories, these ideas are given credence.
As someone who has followed the unrest in the Middle East with quite a bit of worry over what may come to pass if people continue to resist just getting along and finding ways to make peace, I found the last couple vignettes, especially, to be much more intriguing than the first couple. The idea of a Jewish man and an Arab woman falling in love and finding resistance to their relationship on all sides rang all too true, as even though this isn't heard about much, it certainly must occur sometimes, even if not often. Despite the anger stemming from both sides of their relationship, they want to find a way to move forward with their love, and the way they want to do that is to move to Mars since the end of the world is supposedly near. Despite their living in Jerusalem, as all the characters throughout the vignettes do, they don't even know if they are safe there from this potentially inevitable end, in the only place where anyone thinks God may save them, since it is the Holy Land, after all. Uncertain whether life still exists outside of Jerusalem, they find solace in the idea of moving to Mars, which is where the symbolism lies. They never thought they would be able to live a life of peace and happiness, free of the burden of people's stares and judgment, but they find that it may just be possible with this attempt at a new life.
Debbie Manber Kupfer has woven a tale that rings true in this day and age of uncertainty and hope for possibility. I recommend checking it out.
Beth Rodgers, Author of 'Freshman Fourteen,' a Young Adult Novel
June 8, 2015
This collection of short stories is very different from anything I have ever read before. It was intriguing and left me wanting so much more. I'm not even sure how to properly review this, since it's so different. It was wonderful though and I recommend it to all science fiction lovers!
June 18, 2015
Almost more vignettes than short stories, and only loosely strung together. But they're entertaining enough.
March 7, 2020
Story:
Three interwoven stories, all connected with the recuring theme of watermelons and reappearing characters, take the listener first to Jerusalem and then far away, to Mars.
The first story is told by Susie, a young woman, who discovers, the world didn't come to an end, as was foretold. It's not all over and Earth hasn't ceased to exist. Instead, she finds herself at exactly the same spot where she fell asleep, in her flat with her boyfriend.
And now? How to go on, when the end of the world didn't happen?
The second story takes the same young couple to the seaside, as Susie decides, she needs to get out of the city. When they arrive at their destination, Susie feels very thristy and a young girl offers her a watermelon.
In the third story the young girl is now a grown woman and Na'ima is in love, but no one is prepared to wed a Muslim and a Jew and both their parents are strongly opposed to their relationship. When the chance arises for the young couple to be on the first flight to Mars, they apply for it and get in.
Will they finally get married and find a happy future on Mars?
Narration:
Jennifer Bossio's narration you will either love or hate. Sometimes her voice turns into a whisper and at other times she pauses where the text wouldn't require it. Personally, I love what she does. I felt the whole time like I was there, walking along a sandy street in the scorching sun and she was walking beside me, telling the story.
Overall:
A fine collection of stories, questioning prejudgements and boundaries, as well as challenging "what if". The narration is unusual, but I enjoyed it a lot.
Three interwoven stories, all connected with the recuring theme of watermelons and reappearing characters, take the listener first to Jerusalem and then far away, to Mars.
The first story is told by Susie, a young woman, who discovers, the world didn't come to an end, as was foretold. It's not all over and Earth hasn't ceased to exist. Instead, she finds herself at exactly the same spot where she fell asleep, in her flat with her boyfriend.
And now? How to go on, when the end of the world didn't happen?
The second story takes the same young couple to the seaside, as Susie decides, she needs to get out of the city. When they arrive at their destination, Susie feels very thristy and a young girl offers her a watermelon.
In the third story the young girl is now a grown woman and Na'ima is in love, but no one is prepared to wed a Muslim and a Jew and both their parents are strongly opposed to their relationship. When the chance arises for the young couple to be on the first flight to Mars, they apply for it and get in.
Will they finally get married and find a happy future on Mars?
Narration:
Jennifer Bossio's narration you will either love or hate. Sometimes her voice turns into a whisper and at other times she pauses where the text wouldn't require it. Personally, I love what she does. I felt the whole time like I was there, walking along a sandy street in the scorching sun and she was walking beside me, telling the story.
Overall:
A fine collection of stories, questioning prejudgements and boundaries, as well as challenging "what if". The narration is unusual, but I enjoyed it a lot.
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January 5, 2021This is the eighth book I have read/listened to by this author and I would definitely listen to another. I’ve enjoyed her P.A.W.S. stories and her stand alones. This is a stand alone. It’s a heartfelt tale about a couple from disparate backgrounds, wanting a life together despite lack of society’s support. ——-
This is the first book I have listened to by this narrator ( Jennifer Bossio ) and I would listen to another. I think she does a great job bringing the feeling to the story. Her character voices are appropriate and cadence and diction excellent.——-
There are no explicit sex scenes, excessive violence, or swearing. ——-
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review.
Please feel free to comment on whether you found my review helpful.
Story 5/5
Narration 5/5
This is the first book I have listened to by this narrator ( Jennifer Bossio ) and I would listen to another. I think she does a great job bringing the feeling to the story. Her character voices are appropriate and cadence and diction excellent.——-
There are no explicit sex scenes, excessive violence, or swearing. ——-
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review.
Please feel free to comment on whether you found my review helpful.
Story 5/5
Narration 5/5
December 28, 2019
The apocalypse had been predicted for months with only one safe place left on Earth. What was the point of living as usual?
It has been a while since I enjoyed this genre so I was excited to start with a short listen.
I also enjoyed being read to and the narrator`s voice is soothing.
Fans of The Twilight Zone will appreciate this.
If life is ending is it not also a time worthy of taking risks? Of forgiveness and nonjudgement?
I think each listener can find something different and personally relevant in this collection.
I was granted a review copy via https://storyoriginapp.com/ but the thoughts are my own.
It has been a while since I enjoyed this genre so I was excited to start with a short listen.
I also enjoyed being read to and the narrator`s voice is soothing.
Fans of The Twilight Zone will appreciate this.
If life is ending is it not also a time worthy of taking risks? Of forgiveness and nonjudgement?
I think each listener can find something different and personally relevant in this collection.
I was granted a review copy via https://storyoriginapp.com/ but the thoughts are my own.
March 2, 2020
I was given a free copy of this Audiobook in exchange for an honest review. A couple of short stories that are tied together, you guessed it by watermelons. The first story is told by an atheist talking about the end of the world in Jerusalem and what is happening there and around the world. The other one is a great love story in space and how Mars is colonized and planted with you know kids and watermelons. I enjoyed this kind of " spacey and detached" book. It's short and thought provoking. I would recommend for a fun read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 20, 2020
This is a review of the Audible version of "Will There Be Watermelons on Mars? i got it in StoryOrigin in exchange for an honest review, what can i tell that won't give many spoilers? :) it's a short "read", only 3 stories, with a recurring theme "watermelon" :D
what would you do if the world would end tomorow?, and what would happen, if didn't end ^_~ oh well, at least you would have watermelons :D
i gave it 4 stars, but its more 4.5 because this book make me giggle while listening, the reading was like someone was telling me a story, keep me interested.
what would you do if the world would end tomorow?, and what would happen, if didn't end ^_~ oh well, at least you would have watermelons :D
i gave it 4 stars, but its more 4.5 because this book make me giggle while listening, the reading was like someone was telling me a story, keep me interested.
December 20, 2020
Three short stories in one
Watermelons and Vodka
Susie wakes up hung over the day after the apocalypse was meant to have ended everything.
Another Slice of Watermelon
Susie and Sasha head out of Jerusalem to see what else has survived.
Chalutzim
Reuven and Na’ima join one of the first permanent missions to Mars.
Watermelons and Vodka
Susie wakes up hung over the day after the apocalypse was meant to have ended everything.
Another Slice of Watermelon
Susie and Sasha head out of Jerusalem to see what else has survived.
Chalutzim
Reuven and Na’ima join one of the first permanent missions to Mars.
April 30, 2021
A few short tales to entertain. Dealing with the end of the world (or not), a forbidden relationship, even starting over on Mars, I enjoyed the listen.
Both the author, Debbie Manber Kupfer, and narrator, Jennifer Bossio, did a lovely job. This quick book was a great escape.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
Both the author, Debbie Manber Kupfer, and narrator, Jennifer Bossio, did a lovely job. This quick book was a great escape.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.
September 4, 2023
An entertaining collection of three short stories linked by watermelons. The first one tells of what might happen if the world doesn't end on the day it is predicted and the third is a love story of a Jew and an Arab who travel as pioneers to Mars to avoid earthly discrimination. The middle story serves as a link between the other two.
Well written and expertly narrated, these were a fun and entertaining listen
Well written and expertly narrated, these were a fun and entertaining listen
December 22, 2019
A fascinating look into the life of a young couple who make a huge step into the future, and the steps that led them there, this is an excellent story. I received a free review copy of this audio book in exchange for an honest review.
November 21, 2020
I enjoyed this audiobook. I just wished it was clear in the description they were (disrelated) short stories). By the time I figured that out, the book was done. That said, it was thought-provoking and a very different and interesting listen.
April 6, 2018
Kept hoping for a clue on what these stories meant but never got one.
September 13, 2019
A fun short read with (you guessed it) watermelons as a recurring theme.
December 17, 2019
A very short group of stories outlining the saga of one couple after the world didn’t end. A delightful read!
January 21, 2020
Cute short story. Enjoyed the story and the narrator. always nice to have a short story that incorporates issues in today's society without them being the main focus.
May 22, 2020
A very strange story for sure. It's a quiet story, but if you don't pay attention
you'll lose track of the Watermelons
you'll lose track of the Watermelons
September 15, 2020
What a sweet story! And the watermelons ha ha ha so precious. The narrator was excellent as well.
January 6, 2021
These stories all give you hope. The performance is good and the tales are lovely. Short but very sweet
January 31, 2021
The lengths we go to for love.
Entertaining short story of forbidden love and the solution this couple found. It was a short journey but l enjoyed every step. Recommended.
Entertaining short story of forbidden love and the solution this couple found. It was a short journey but l enjoyed every step. Recommended.
December 7, 2019
( Format : Audiobook )
"Everyone wanted to see the end of the world."
This book of short stories is, quite simp!y, beautiful. Only two main tales, one of waking up in Jerusalem after the end of the world which hadn't happened, the other a love story where, unable to find acceptance on earth, a couple migrate to Mars. The link is, of course, watermelons.
Narration is by Jennifer Bossio, whose pleasant voice delivered the reading with good intonation, but with strange tiny pauses at inexplicable points, meaning that the text did not always flow smoothly and her accent was unusual. Nevertheless, it added to the slightly exotic feel of these unusual, and poignant shorts.
My thanks to the rights holder of Will There Be Watermelons On Mars, who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy.
"Everyone wanted to see the end of the world."
This book of short stories is, quite simp!y, beautiful. Only two main tales, one of waking up in Jerusalem after the end of the world which hadn't happened, the other a love story where, unable to find acceptance on earth, a couple migrate to Mars. The link is, of course, watermelons.
Narration is by Jennifer Bossio, whose pleasant voice delivered the reading with good intonation, but with strange tiny pauses at inexplicable points, meaning that the text did not always flow smoothly and her accent was unusual. Nevertheless, it added to the slightly exotic feel of these unusual, and poignant shorts.
My thanks to the rights holder of Will There Be Watermelons On Mars, who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy.
January 27, 2020
There are so many twists in this book it will maintain your interest. There is a well developed storyline that Jennifer Bossio narrates so well. The characters are believable and interesting. You at times feel you're in a twisted sci fi adventure. You have three separate stories in this book that make a good short story collection. When you finish you will wish there was more.
April 11, 2016
First off, a huge thank you to Debbie for giving me my first audiobook to review. Due to this, I was able to figure out that I was not a huge fan of the format but I don't mind having something to listen to other than music.
What would you do if you knew the world was ending? Where would you go? Who would you find first? What would you do first? There were plenty of questions that went through my head as I proceeded to listen.
I am going to start off with this book with a notion that it was a cute book. Really cute. I don't think that I can go through another Young Adult book without thinking of this book.
It features doomsday or D-Day as I like to call it. With her cat, she has come to the notion that Jerusalem was not the only city that survived. Regardless of what everyone else was saying, she decides to proceed forward with her friend to find other life forms.
What if the world never ended when it was supposed to? How disappointing that you gave away your precious belongings? How sad would it be that you gave your body away to some stranger because you said eff it all and go for it, the world is ending!
I was starting to like the book but...
But then, the book switches POV's from Susie to Na'ima and it was hard to comprehend what had just happened due to the fact that I am listening and writing this post at the same time because I would forget about it.
Scientists are considered to be intelligent. So when they instilled fear into the citizens of the world, it reminded me of the Dec. 2012 scare of when people gave away their life savings and such to others with the fear of the end of the world in mind.
This book was well written and short but it wasn't my cup of tea. Sorry, Debbie. It just lost my interest and I found myself slowly but surely losing interest in the audiobook. Maybe it was the slight religious feel to it but I understand that In Jerusalem, faith is strong within the city walls. So I am going to go ahead and rate this a 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Blog you later, awesome book nerds.
What would you do if you knew the world was ending? Where would you go? Who would you find first? What would you do first? There were plenty of questions that went through my head as I proceeded to listen.
I am going to start off with this book with a notion that it was a cute book. Really cute. I don't think that I can go through another Young Adult book without thinking of this book.
It features doomsday or D-Day as I like to call it. With her cat, she has come to the notion that Jerusalem was not the only city that survived. Regardless of what everyone else was saying, she decides to proceed forward with her friend to find other life forms.
What if the world never ended when it was supposed to? How disappointing that you gave away your precious belongings? How sad would it be that you gave your body away to some stranger because you said eff it all and go for it, the world is ending!
I was starting to like the book but...
But then, the book switches POV's from Susie to Na'ima and it was hard to comprehend what had just happened due to the fact that I am listening and writing this post at the same time because I would forget about it.
Scientists are considered to be intelligent. So when they instilled fear into the citizens of the world, it reminded me of the Dec. 2012 scare of when people gave away their life savings and such to others with the fear of the end of the world in mind.
This book was well written and short but it wasn't my cup of tea. Sorry, Debbie. It just lost my interest and I found myself slowly but surely losing interest in the audiobook. Maybe it was the slight religious feel to it but I understand that In Jerusalem, faith is strong within the city walls. So I am going to go ahead and rate this a 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Blog you later, awesome book nerds.
April 18, 2016
I was excited to review this book as soon as I saw Debbie Manber Kupfer’s name, as Debbie had impressed me earlier with the P.A.W.S. novella. I was not disappointed. In true Debbie Manber Kupfer style, ‘Will There Be Watermelons On Mars’ was as baffling as it was frighteningly realistic. With so many doomsday alerts having been issued over the years, it was interesting to see the possible result of one which people worldwide would truly fear. Examining the cultural differences in people’s reactions was equally extraordinary. My heart wept for Na’ima and the sorrow she felt when her child’s death was celebrated, and I fully understood her choice to volunteer to the Mars project in order to escape the everyday prejudices around her. ‘Will There Be Watermelons on Mars?’ is one of the most thought-provoking books I have ever read, invoking every emotion imaginable. I recommend this book to adults who enjoy dramatic and puzzling, yet mildly humorous, tales which will stretch the imagination to a whole new level.
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September 15, 2015
This was an enjoyable, quick read about what happens the day after the world's supposed to end ... and it doesn't.
Everyone flocked to Jerusalem hoping to be saved and the main character of the story mourns the way things were. The look into one specific neighborhood in Jerusalem was fascinating, and the idea of what would happen the day after the end of the world is looked at from a very street-view perspective, so to speak. This isn't grand heroics, only people doing what they do best--surviving.
There are three stories in this little tome and all of them tell tales of hope.
Well done!
Everyone flocked to Jerusalem hoping to be saved and the main character of the story mourns the way things were. The look into one specific neighborhood in Jerusalem was fascinating, and the idea of what would happen the day after the end of the world is looked at from a very street-view perspective, so to speak. This isn't grand heroics, only people doing what they do best--surviving.
There are three stories in this little tome and all of them tell tales of hope.
Well done!
January 31, 2016
Strange read
This is one of those reads that was interesting but, frankly, was over my head in the artistic register. Not that I don't understand it, but that it lost my interest like reading Moby Dick or Pride and Prejudice lost my interest. Some forms of literary expressions are not for others. Was this bad? Not at all. I got the feeling that this should have been a full length novel but hasn't really materialized as yet. Well written, interesting, but not my cup of tea.
This is one of those reads that was interesting but, frankly, was over my head in the artistic register. Not that I don't understand it, but that it lost my interest like reading Moby Dick or Pride and Prejudice lost my interest. Some forms of literary expressions are not for others. Was this bad? Not at all. I got the feeling that this should have been a full length novel but hasn't really materialized as yet. Well written, interesting, but not my cup of tea.
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