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Tales From A Warming Planet #4
Restoration
What if you fell in love with a man whose father hated your father? In a near-future wracked by climate change, Junie Wye is an urbane, sassy 17-year-old forced to move from her big city to a divided desert town. Her dad, Ed, has a difficult, dangerous removing an enormous hydroelectric dam blocking a beautiful river. Junie meets a young man, Don Rast, whose father, Covington, opposes taking down the dam. Though the government wants it taken away, others will do anything to keep it, including sabotage and threats. Meanwhile, a conspiracy brews that could mean the deaths of thousands downstream. Will Junie and Don overcome their parents' hostility? Is the dam a million-ton bomb waiting to go off?
346 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 10, 2018
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May 13, 2018
This is the best book in the series for me!
The story line follows areas which are common for all, the taking down of a dam to allow a river to run its true course again. A dam being built, in our day and age, means a water course being temporarily diverted, communities being removed from the area permanently and a supply of power being provided to the network.
This series, Tales From A Warming Planet, is set somewhat into the future, where climate change and man’s overuse of carbon fuels are responsible for destroying the planet and completely changing the climate. Simple things, such as producing food, are strictly regulated, as water is a very precious commodity. Animals have been driven to extinction.
Any breaking of the severe environmental rules are punishable by offenders being ‘dissed’. They are tattooed on their foreheads and their identity and memories removed. They become a ‘non person’. People cannot interact, speak or assist them under punishment of the same happening to them.
This book follows Junie, in her final year of school and now suddenly having been forced to move across the country, from a big city to the middle of a small desert town. All because her dad, Ed, has a new job in charge of dismantling an old dam safely, the two previous foremen having been fired or quit. The majority of the townspeople want the dam to stay and rely on it for most of their energy and water supplies for their farms.
One of the older familes is led by Cov Rast, with his grandson Don (dissed as a juvenile – so marked only temporarily and free at 21). They run a successful fruit orchard, but are constantly finding that the Bessies (environment police) cut their water quota. Junie gets to be friends with Don, even when she is reminded that it is illegal to do so. The government want the dam brought down as soon as possible and are putting a lot of pressure on Ed.
Others want the takedown to fail and will do anything they can to prevent it going ahead, whether that be sabotage or threats to the staff involved. Someone else is doing more than just trying to sabotage the takedown of the dam, they could be responsible for the death of thousands down river and ruining their livelihoods.
An interesting look at young or long distance relationships, the agony of having to move home leaving all your friends behind, independence on growing up and complicated environmental regulations being in charge of your life and future chances in life. What effect climate change could really have on our planet if nothing is done, but also what can happen if environmental regulations are carried out by an army?
This I feel was the most relevant book in the series for me, the first two full books take place on wind powered ships and in areas I have no experience of. They do allow you to understand what the BES (Bureau of Environmental Security) and Dissing are and what can happen to those caught doing anything to harm the environment or any surviving species. A dad escaping after using carbon fuel as a last resort, but starting a fire that kills some birds to someone called Sento travelling by ship to the Antarctic to find a safe haven.
Always a little more behind the story than you expect. Whether that be one of the characters doing something unexpected or a twist to what happens, the books keep your attention all the way through and make you think some about what is happening where you live and what you might actually change to help with your own environment.
I have loved reading all the books in this series and can wholeheartedly recommend them to others. A bit of futuristic locations and environmental issues raised to extremes and to the consciences of young and old. I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above. I will be sad to see this series end.
Merged review:
This is the best book in the series for me!
The story line follows areas which are common for all, the taking down of a dam to allow a river to run its true course again. A dam being built, in our day and age, means a water course being temporarily diverted, communities being removed from the area permanently and a supply of power being provided to the network.
This series, Tales From A Warming Planet, is set somewhat into the future, where climate change and man’s overuse of carbon fuels are responsible for destroying the planet and completely changing the climate. Simple things, such as producing food, are strictly regulated, as water is a very precious commodity. Animals have been driven to extinction.
Any breaking of the severe environmental rules are punishable by offenders being ‘dissed’. They are tattooed on their foreheads and their identity and memories removed. They become a ‘non person’. People cannot interact, speak or assist them under punishment of the same happening to them.
This book follows Junie, in her final year of school and now suddenly having been forced to move across the country, from a big city to the middle of a small desert town. All because her dad, Ed, has a new job in charge of dismantling an old dam safely, the two previous foremen having been fired or quit. The majority of the townspeople want the dam to stay and rely on it for most of their energy and water supplies for their farms.
One of the older familes is led by Cov Rast, with his grandson Don (dissed as a juvenile – so marked only temporarily and free at 21). They run a successful fruit orchard, but are constantly finding that the Bessies (environment police) cut their water quota. Junie gets to be friends with Don, even when she is reminded that it is illegal to do so. The government want the dam brought down as soon as possible and are putting a lot of pressure on Ed.
Others want the takedown to fail and will do anything they can to prevent it going ahead, whether that be sabotage or threats to the staff involved. Someone else is doing more than just trying to sabotage the takedown of the dam, they could be responsible for the death of thousands down river and ruining their livelihoods.
An interesting look at young or long distance relationships, the agony of having to move home leaving all your friends behind, independence on growing up and complicated environmental regulations being in charge of your life and future chances in life. What effect climate change could really have on our planet if nothing is done, but also what can happen if environmental regulations are carried out by an army?
This I feel was the most relevant book in the series for me, the first two full books take place on wind powered ships and in areas I have no experience of. They do allow you to understand what the BES (Bureau of Environmental Security) and Dissing are and what can happen to those caught doing anything to harm the environment or any surviving species. A dad escaping after using carbon fuel as a last resort, but starting a fire that kills some birds to someone called Sento travelling by ship to the Antarctic to find a safe haven.
Always a little more behind the story than you expect. Whether that be one of the characters doing something unexpected or a twist to what happens, the books keep your attention all the way through and make you think some about what is happening where you live and what you might actually change to help with your own environment.
I have loved reading all the books in this series and can wholeheartedly recommend them to others. A bit of futuristic locations and environmental issues raised to extremes and to the consciences of young and old. I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above. I will be sad to see this series end.
The story line follows areas which are common for all, the taking down of a dam to allow a river to run its true course again. A dam being built, in our day and age, means a water course being temporarily diverted, communities being removed from the area permanently and a supply of power being provided to the network.
This series, Tales From A Warming Planet, is set somewhat into the future, where climate change and man’s overuse of carbon fuels are responsible for destroying the planet and completely changing the climate. Simple things, such as producing food, are strictly regulated, as water is a very precious commodity. Animals have been driven to extinction.
Any breaking of the severe environmental rules are punishable by offenders being ‘dissed’. They are tattooed on their foreheads and their identity and memories removed. They become a ‘non person’. People cannot interact, speak or assist them under punishment of the same happening to them.
This book follows Junie, in her final year of school and now suddenly having been forced to move across the country, from a big city to the middle of a small desert town. All because her dad, Ed, has a new job in charge of dismantling an old dam safely, the two previous foremen having been fired or quit. The majority of the townspeople want the dam to stay and rely on it for most of their energy and water supplies for their farms.
One of the older familes is led by Cov Rast, with his grandson Don (dissed as a juvenile – so marked only temporarily and free at 21). They run a successful fruit orchard, but are constantly finding that the Bessies (environment police) cut their water quota. Junie gets to be friends with Don, even when she is reminded that it is illegal to do so. The government want the dam brought down as soon as possible and are putting a lot of pressure on Ed.
Others want the takedown to fail and will do anything they can to prevent it going ahead, whether that be sabotage or threats to the staff involved. Someone else is doing more than just trying to sabotage the takedown of the dam, they could be responsible for the death of thousands down river and ruining their livelihoods.
An interesting look at young or long distance relationships, the agony of having to move home leaving all your friends behind, independence on growing up and complicated environmental regulations being in charge of your life and future chances in life. What effect climate change could really have on our planet if nothing is done, but also what can happen if environmental regulations are carried out by an army?
This I feel was the most relevant book in the series for me, the first two full books take place on wind powered ships and in areas I have no experience of. They do allow you to understand what the BES (Bureau of Environmental Security) and Dissing are and what can happen to those caught doing anything to harm the environment or any surviving species. A dad escaping after using carbon fuel as a last resort, but starting a fire that kills some birds to someone called Sento travelling by ship to the Antarctic to find a safe haven.
Always a little more behind the story than you expect. Whether that be one of the characters doing something unexpected or a twist to what happens, the books keep your attention all the way through and make you think some about what is happening where you live and what you might actually change to help with your own environment.
I have loved reading all the books in this series and can wholeheartedly recommend them to others. A bit of futuristic locations and environmental issues raised to extremes and to the consciences of young and old. I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above. I will be sad to see this series end.
Merged review:
This is the best book in the series for me!
The story line follows areas which are common for all, the taking down of a dam to allow a river to run its true course again. A dam being built, in our day and age, means a water course being temporarily diverted, communities being removed from the area permanently and a supply of power being provided to the network.
This series, Tales From A Warming Planet, is set somewhat into the future, where climate change and man’s overuse of carbon fuels are responsible for destroying the planet and completely changing the climate. Simple things, such as producing food, are strictly regulated, as water is a very precious commodity. Animals have been driven to extinction.
Any breaking of the severe environmental rules are punishable by offenders being ‘dissed’. They are tattooed on their foreheads and their identity and memories removed. They become a ‘non person’. People cannot interact, speak or assist them under punishment of the same happening to them.
This book follows Junie, in her final year of school and now suddenly having been forced to move across the country, from a big city to the middle of a small desert town. All because her dad, Ed, has a new job in charge of dismantling an old dam safely, the two previous foremen having been fired or quit. The majority of the townspeople want the dam to stay and rely on it for most of their energy and water supplies for their farms.
One of the older familes is led by Cov Rast, with his grandson Don (dissed as a juvenile – so marked only temporarily and free at 21). They run a successful fruit orchard, but are constantly finding that the Bessies (environment police) cut their water quota. Junie gets to be friends with Don, even when she is reminded that it is illegal to do so. The government want the dam brought down as soon as possible and are putting a lot of pressure on Ed.
Others want the takedown to fail and will do anything they can to prevent it going ahead, whether that be sabotage or threats to the staff involved. Someone else is doing more than just trying to sabotage the takedown of the dam, they could be responsible for the death of thousands down river and ruining their livelihoods.
An interesting look at young or long distance relationships, the agony of having to move home leaving all your friends behind, independence on growing up and complicated environmental regulations being in charge of your life and future chances in life. What effect climate change could really have on our planet if nothing is done, but also what can happen if environmental regulations are carried out by an army?
This I feel was the most relevant book in the series for me, the first two full books take place on wind powered ships and in areas I have no experience of. They do allow you to understand what the BES (Bureau of Environmental Security) and Dissing are and what can happen to those caught doing anything to harm the environment or any surviving species. A dad escaping after using carbon fuel as a last resort, but starting a fire that kills some birds to someone called Sento travelling by ship to the Antarctic to find a safe haven.
Always a little more behind the story than you expect. Whether that be one of the characters doing something unexpected or a twist to what happens, the books keep your attention all the way through and make you think some about what is happening where you live and what you might actually change to help with your own environment.
I have loved reading all the books in this series and can wholeheartedly recommend them to others. A bit of futuristic locations and environmental issues raised to extremes and to the consciences of young and old. I received an ARC copy of this book from the author and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above. I will be sad to see this series end.
May 14, 2018
This is my in this series and by this author. My first dystopian thriller too.
I am highly impressed. Even recommended it to several people while reading it. Well written and thought provoking story. Makes you really step back and think what can happen if we do not start taking better care of our 🌎.
The disidentified is a really disturbing concept. I can really see this happening.
I am still pondering this statement from the book: “Are these the sacrifices we have to make to care for the earth”
Excerpt From: Follansbee, J.G. “Restoration.” Joseph G. Follansbee
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Even though the book deals with taking care of the planet it shows how people and powers to be are still playing their game.
Read and see what I am talking about. I know that when I have some more time I will try to read the others in this series. Though I do not think the characters are the same but the just the concept of taking care of Gaia, Mother Earth is.
Just to need to say that I did receive an ARC but this is an honest and freely given review.
I am highly impressed. Even recommended it to several people while reading it. Well written and thought provoking story. Makes you really step back and think what can happen if we do not start taking better care of our 🌎.
The disidentified is a really disturbing concept. I can really see this happening.
I am still pondering this statement from the book: “Are these the sacrifices we have to make to care for the earth”
Excerpt From: Follansbee, J.G. “Restoration.” Joseph G. Follansbee
This material may be protected by copyright.
Even though the book deals with taking care of the planet it shows how people and powers to be are still playing their game.
Read and see what I am talking about. I know that when I have some more time I will try to read the others in this series. Though I do not think the characters are the same but the just the concept of taking care of Gaia, Mother Earth is.
Just to need to say that I did receive an ARC but this is an honest and freely given review.
May 14, 2018
I received an ARC edition of Restoration and chose to provide this review. Restoration wasn't what I had been used to in the dystopian world genre. Instead of some pandemic, Restoration centers on climate change as the cause of the new world. In this story Ed is hired to manage the project of taking down the dam on the Columbia river to return the area to it's pre dam condition.
This story surprised me in multiple ways, while it is centered around climate change, it contains multiple instances of intrigue, double-dealing, loss, love, and the age old question - can a man ever return home. I found Restoration to be very entertaining and would recommend it to any readers looking for a dystopian story that is not centered around pandemics.
This story surprised me in multiple ways, while it is centered around climate change, it contains multiple instances of intrigue, double-dealing, loss, love, and the age old question - can a man ever return home. I found Restoration to be very entertaining and would recommend it to any readers looking for a dystopian story that is not centered around pandemics.
April 2, 2018
Very good intricate story from the future where it is extremely hot and water is scarce. A teenage girl is mad at her Dad for taking her across country to live where he works. She must start a new life But so must her Dad and lots can happen and does.
May 11, 2018
This is the first book I have read from this author. I am glad that I did. I enjoyed reading this book filled with a new love and attempted murder to just mention a few things going down in this book. I loved reading it very much.
I received an ARC and am giving an unbias opinion.
I received an ARC and am giving an unbias opinion.
May 15, 2018
Allow a weekend for this intrigue comprising coming-of-age, sabotage, and bigotry. I read an ARC and this voluntary review is my own opinion.
May 13, 2018
Good book, I really enjoying it. A complete story even though it is the 4th book in a series. I didn't need to read any of the previous books to enjoy and follow along. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
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