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We, The Lucky Few
"Each time I think this night reaches its lowest point I'm mistaken. I stop and let the twisted truth sink it's only going to get worse." The world is drowning. Tonight everyone in the disappearing Middlelands gathers in their homes to watch an announcement from the Upperlands. One member of each family will be taken to safety behind the impenetrable fence but, to prevent an uprising, everyone else must be dead before morning. The sacrifice yourself or those you love. Kill or be killed. For fifteen year old Theia, giving up on her family is out of the question so she has twelve hours to stop the horror from descending on her house. But as the screams around the neighbourhood close in, and with nowhere left to run, she cannot escape the unthinkable only one of them can survive the night. -- P.S. Lurie bursts onto the scene with a young adult dystopian thriller. 'We, The Grateful Few' and 'We, The Final Few', the concluding books in The Surge Trilogy are also out now.
- GenresFictionYoung Adult
273 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 2, 2015
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January 24, 2016
The concept of this book is chilling and more than a little disturbing.
In a world where the rising tide threatens to take away everything you know, more heart wrenching things are yet to come.
The people of Middleland have already seen countless countries submerged and millions of deaths due to rising tides, that, against the predictions of scientists, have failed to recede. The Middlelanders now live without electricity, cars, schools and barely have enough food to get by. They await help from the people living behind The Fence, who have built it to protect themselves at the cost of others. These people occasionally send down enough electricity, known as The Surge, so that Middlelanders can hear their broadcasts that promise help and aid in their time of need.
It is these people that offer the Middlelanders refuge into their lands - but at a price. Only one person from each household is allowed entry into their lands. So it basically comes down to the choice of selfishness or sacrifice.
What would you do when it comes down to you or them? Would you decide to sacrifice your place for your loved one, or fight for survival, no matter the cost?
This is a story of family ties, love, friendship and betrayal. It really does make you think about what you would do in this situation and makes you feel horrible at the same time for even considering it. That's the true horror. Be prepared for some disturbing moments and wierd dreams after this one. This book will stay with me for some time, I imagine
In a world where the rising tide threatens to take away everything you know, more heart wrenching things are yet to come.
The people of Middleland have already seen countless countries submerged and millions of deaths due to rising tides, that, against the predictions of scientists, have failed to recede. The Middlelanders now live without electricity, cars, schools and barely have enough food to get by. They await help from the people living behind The Fence, who have built it to protect themselves at the cost of others. These people occasionally send down enough electricity, known as The Surge, so that Middlelanders can hear their broadcasts that promise help and aid in their time of need.
It is these people that offer the Middlelanders refuge into their lands - but at a price. Only one person from each household is allowed entry into their lands. So it basically comes down to the choice of selfishness or sacrifice.
What would you do when it comes down to you or them? Would you decide to sacrifice your place for your loved one, or fight for survival, no matter the cost?
This is a story of family ties, love, friendship and betrayal. It really does make you think about what you would do in this situation and makes you feel horrible at the same time for even considering it. That's the true horror. Be prepared for some disturbing moments and wierd dreams after this one. This book will stay with me for some time, I imagine
April 1, 2019
So so so so good. Read it in one day. Off to buy the sequel now! Tough read but worth it!
November 21, 2019
This is a disturbing yet compelling read set in a world that is gradually being submerged below sea level. The Lowlands have gone, the Middlelands are about to be wiped out and those in the Upperlands are...smug, which reminds me of today's elite and their vacuous ways and carelessness of everyone but themselves.
The story is written from multiple points of view that give it an in-depth feel for the characters and their dilemmas.
It's a tale of self-preservation in its worse sense because I wonder if the human race deserves saving. It has themes such as power, loss, grief, betrayal, love, sacrifice, greed and self-preservation, and many more.
Overall, it's a very well-written story that is both thought-provoking and awful and yet it's a great read.
Highly recommended.
The story is written from multiple points of view that give it an in-depth feel for the characters and their dilemmas.
It's a tale of self-preservation in its worse sense because I wonder if the human race deserves saving. It has themes such as power, loss, grief, betrayal, love, sacrifice, greed and self-preservation, and many more.
Overall, it's a very well-written story that is both thought-provoking and awful and yet it's a great read.
Highly recommended.
March 12, 2018
So good
You shouldn't read this unless you have time!
Unputdownable.... I was on the edge of my seat most of the time. Unexpected twists and heartaches.... Can't wai to read the next in line. Highly recommended
You shouldn't read this unless you have time!
Unputdownable.... I was on the edge of my seat most of the time. Unexpected twists and heartaches.... Can't wai to read the next in line. Highly recommended
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July 1, 2020DWF. So much inappropriate word use (that word does not mean what you think it means). Editors are amazing! More people should use them!
March 2, 2016
Great first outing from Lurie. Looking forward to the follow up.
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