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Cut
I’ve reached my expiration date.
Not that it matters. We’re all going to die.
To sixteen-year-old Micka, all words have flavours. Her emotions come with such force that she can’t help but carve them into her skin. The night she decides to kill herself, she meets Runner -- a mysterious stranger who makes her question everything she’s learned about the end of the world.
His message is terrifying: It wasn’t some mysterious disease that killed ten billion people. We did this. Humanity sleepwalked into climate disaster and ecocide, just to butcher and rape until blood stained the seas.
Micka is sure Runner is lying. Her instincts urge her to stay far away from him. But he makes her an offer she finds hard to resist. There are only two rules she must follow:
Kill.
Survive.
Because the final wars were never meant to end.
Warning: Contains violence and other content which may be triggering to readers.
Not that it matters. We’re all going to die.
To sixteen-year-old Micka, all words have flavours. Her emotions come with such force that she can’t help but carve them into her skin. The night she decides to kill herself, she meets Runner -- a mysterious stranger who makes her question everything she’s learned about the end of the world.
His message is terrifying: It wasn’t some mysterious disease that killed ten billion people. We did this. Humanity sleepwalked into climate disaster and ecocide, just to butcher and rape until blood stained the seas.
Micka is sure Runner is lying. Her instincts urge her to stay far away from him. But he makes her an offer she finds hard to resist. There are only two rules she must follow:
Kill.
Survive.
Because the final wars were never meant to end.
Warning: Contains violence and other content which may be triggering to readers.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 30, 2014
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Annelie Wendeberg
22 books340 followersAnnelie Wendeberg likes to throw morally grey heroines into impossible situations just to watch disaster unfold. Her books have sold nearly a million copies worldwide in multiple languages through both independent and traditional publishing. When she's not writing, you can find her herding goats, making cheese, and saving owls and kangaroos from peril.
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April 1, 2019
Maybe a smidge over two stars? It's creative and weird and there are many things in the plus column. It's hard to achieve anything truly new in postapocalyptic fiction, but 1/2986 does a good job of not simply piggybacking on what's come before. But it's unfortunately mildly interesting at it's best - which is to say, totally readable, but it never leaps past just being okay.
I don't dislike it. And it was a freebie after all. But it unfortunately failed to make a real impact.
August 10, 2015
Before I share some thoughts about this book I want you to take the following warning given in the description seriously:
Warning: This book is not for the faint of heart. Do not buy if you abhor violence, intense language, and non-explicit sex.
This was a tough but excellent read. The main character Micka is a young girl but not in her world which differs a lot from ours.
This dystopian novel delivers a plausible explanation for the great catastrophe which happened in form of a great pandemic which wiped out most of the Earth's population. Survival is a day to day fight.
Micka is a real fascinating character and far beyond to be lovely and pretty girl. In fact she has a lot of problems and it would take for to long to explain the complexity of her character.
Fortunately she is intelligent enough to take the one and only opportunity to lead her life in an other direction.
If you like a strong and tough dystopian novel with a believable background then you should try "1/2986"
Book two is available and book three will follow soon.
Warning: This book is not for the faint of heart. Do not buy if you abhor violence, intense language, and non-explicit sex.
This was a tough but excellent read. The main character Micka is a young girl but not in her world which differs a lot from ours.
This dystopian novel delivers a plausible explanation for the great catastrophe which happened in form of a great pandemic which wiped out most of the Earth's population. Survival is a day to day fight.
Micka is a real fascinating character and far beyond to be lovely and pretty girl. In fact she has a lot of problems and it would take for to long to explain the complexity of her character.
Fortunately she is intelligent enough to take the one and only opportunity to lead her life in an other direction.
If you like a strong and tough dystopian novel with a believable background then you should try "1/2986"
Book two is available and book three will follow soon.
August 12, 2015
4 Stars
1/2986 tries to be more or a less an adult version of the most popular young adult genre out today, and that is a dystopian piece of fiction. On many levels Annelie Wendeberg, an author that I was unfamiliar with does a good job at making a more adult themed start to her series. Unfortunately, as the book progresses, she does fall into many of the same ruts that every other Hunger Games want to be falls into. That being said Wendeberg fleshes out a simply incredible young heroine named Micka who easily carries the story on her shoulders.
Wendeberg goes deep in her character development of our protagonist and in the end Micka is the reason to read this story and he series. I loved her backstory. I identified with much of her views on other people. I understood why she felt that she was basically a moron. Micka looks at life and at words through how she feels that they would taste and I freaking loved it. I only wished for more. 1/2986 also sets itself apart by giving us characters straight up and without any later revelation that so and so was actually movie star beautiful, a natural to compete in the UFC, and also by the way would fit right into the Mensa group.
1/2986 works as a dystopian through carefully and thoughtfully written backstory. I appreciated the science and the explanations to both the end of the world, but also the end of society. Wendeberg does an above average job at making this seem plausible and real.
I really enjoyed this fast and a bit too short of a read. I however can understand the marketing behind this seeing as this will book can be had for free for your Kindle. I immediately bought the next book as this one really does not have a true ending. Only the words The End. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an upgrade to the current YA over saturated garbage that lines the shelves of the book store. Now on to book two.
1/2986 tries to be more or a less an adult version of the most popular young adult genre out today, and that is a dystopian piece of fiction. On many levels Annelie Wendeberg, an author that I was unfamiliar with does a good job at making a more adult themed start to her series. Unfortunately, as the book progresses, she does fall into many of the same ruts that every other Hunger Games want to be falls into. That being said Wendeberg fleshes out a simply incredible young heroine named Micka who easily carries the story on her shoulders.
Wendeberg goes deep in her character development of our protagonist and in the end Micka is the reason to read this story and he series. I loved her backstory. I identified with much of her views on other people. I understood why she felt that she was basically a moron. Micka looks at life and at words through how she feels that they would taste and I freaking loved it. I only wished for more. 1/2986 also sets itself apart by giving us characters straight up and without any later revelation that so and so was actually movie star beautiful, a natural to compete in the UFC, and also by the way would fit right into the Mensa group.
1/2986 works as a dystopian through carefully and thoughtfully written backstory. I appreciated the science and the explanations to both the end of the world, but also the end of society. Wendeberg does an above average job at making this seem plausible and real.
I really enjoyed this fast and a bit too short of a read. I however can understand the marketing behind this seeing as this will book can be had for free for your Kindle. I immediately bought the next book as this one really does not have a true ending. Only the words The End. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an upgrade to the current YA over saturated garbage that lines the shelves of the book store. Now on to book two.
April 10, 2019
Recommended by a family member at Christmas several years ago, decided it was time to read it or return it. So...
This is a slim read at 200 or so pages. Things started out well enough: a badass female protagonist on an earth like planet is whisked away to see if she has what it takes to be a Sequencer - a highly respected and coveted position.
Throughout the trial period, things happen that aren't quite what they seem. There's a good deal of outdoors survival writing, a bit of world and character building, a tiny smidge of sex and a fair amount of epidemiology and parallels to the Earth and humankind today. The ending left me intrigued enough to pick up the second book in the series, but I have other books on The List that will bump this down a notch.
The author is German and has a degree in science - though I can't remember what field - and the first book in the 1/2986 series feels like a side project from a scientist. The editor chose to use single ' ' instead of double quotes " ". Not used to that but I learned that single quotes are more common in Europe and either are acceptable. There are parts that had me on edge and other places where I could easily have walked away from it. It has a kind of "freshman" feel to it. Maybe things are a bit more polished in the coming books.
This is a slim read at 200 or so pages. Things started out well enough: a badass female protagonist on an earth like planet is whisked away to see if she has what it takes to be a Sequencer - a highly respected and coveted position.
Throughout the trial period, things happen that aren't quite what they seem. There's a good deal of outdoors survival writing, a bit of world and character building, a tiny smidge of sex and a fair amount of epidemiology and parallels to the Earth and humankind today. The ending left me intrigued enough to pick up the second book in the series, but I have other books on The List that will bump this down a notch.
The author is German and has a degree in science - though I can't remember what field - and the first book in the 1/2986 series feels like a side project from a scientist. The editor chose to use single ' ' instead of double quotes " ". Not used to that but I learned that single quotes are more common in Europe and either are acceptable. There are parts that had me on edge and other places where I could easily have walked away from it. It has a kind of "freshman" feel to it. Maybe things are a bit more polished in the coming books.
November 6, 2015
This book is certainly dark - a gritty, realistic apocalypse that's not far from our possible future. I enjoyed the world-building in this. From Micka's squalid settlement, with its mix of technology and limited resources, I was first reminded of Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy. Yes, this has a teenage heroine who's known significant hardship in her short life and is likely to know much more, no matter what the future holds. She's very observant, considering her choices carefully like a military strategist...and her future will require her to fight and even kill for her own right to live.
But that's where the similarities end. Micka is damaged from the beginning, much like the world around her, and her awkward relationship with the remaining population is an ongoing battle.
The world Micka lives in is more like that portrayed in Mad Max, or the Fallout games - far harsher than any YA novel, making this very much an adult novel, despite the teenage heroine. In Micka's world, she's definitely an adult, who has had to learn things no one her age should.
If you're looking for a post-apocalyptic thriller, I highly recommend this - because you'll want to read the whole series. Five stars
But that's where the similarities end. Micka is damaged from the beginning, much like the world around her, and her awkward relationship with the remaining population is an ongoing battle.
The world Micka lives in is more like that portrayed in Mad Max, or the Fallout games - far harsher than any YA novel, making this very much an adult novel, despite the teenage heroine. In Micka's world, she's definitely an adult, who has had to learn things no one her age should.
If you're looking for a post-apocalyptic thriller, I highly recommend this - because you'll want to read the whole series. Five stars
September 23, 2014
I’m not usually one for Dystopian novels, but I’ll read anything by Annelie Wendeberg. Her writing is crisp and edgy and her books are always centered around a cast of complicated characters. The title: 1/2986 had me curious from the start and I wasn't disappointed.
Micka is a 15 year old girl who finds herself in a devastated world (an eerily plausible scenario of our own). She wants to end her life, and slowly we learn why. At first, Micka is a hard person to like, but as more was revealed about her, she really grew on me. One of the things I love about Annelie’s books is that I never know where she is going to take a story, and this one totally blind-sided me. Can’t wait to read the next installment!
Micka is a 15 year old girl who finds herself in a devastated world (an eerily plausible scenario of our own). She wants to end her life, and slowly we learn why. At first, Micka is a hard person to like, but as more was revealed about her, she really grew on me. One of the things I love about Annelie’s books is that I never know where she is going to take a story, and this one totally blind-sided me. Can’t wait to read the next installment!
April 9, 2019
A dystopian world that at first you think has been pushed backward but still has some modern conveniences. There aren't many people left and the world is cruel. Even the small village is horrible. But it does seem worth saving.
July 17, 2015
1/2986
Author: Annelie Wendeberg
Type of Book: eBook
Length: 270 pages
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian Fiction
Release Date: September 20, 2014
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
All her life Micka has been taught that: "When the great Pandemic hit, it was the water that killed almost ten billion people; the water in rivers, in the ground, in lakes. It was everywhere. The few handfuls of people who survived moved away from the poisoned lowlands, high up in the mountains..."
Micka lives in a small village. Her father is the turbine keeper. It is his responsibility to keep the turbine operational at all times.
Micka has just completed her schooling and as a result of low grades she knows she will never get assigned to be the next turbine keeper. She would rather commit suicide than spend her life working as a compost turner.
But a visit from a stranger on the very night she plans to kill herself changes everything.
This book is exceptionally well written. Although quite a bit of information is provided to the reader very early on, there is always more to learn.
There are also a number of interesting twists and turns in this book that keep the reader hooked in the plot.
The character development is outstanding, and as the reader learns more about Micka, they become increasingly invested in her life.
The world that Micka lives in is as much of a mystery to her as it to the reader, so as she learns more, so does the reader.
This is the first book in a series and I am very interested in reading the rest of the series.
I rate this book as 4 out of 5 stars.⭐⭐⭐⭐
QUOTES:
"The Sequencer. The title alone opens doors. These men and women have the power to move entire cities with a single word: Cholera."
"Sequencer apprenticeships are so rare that hoping to receive one is like jumping out of a window expecting to fly."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Annelie Wendeberg is the author of an award winning historical fiction series set in Victorian London. Now she has turned her considerable skills to writing Dystopian fiction.
For more information visit http://www.anneliewendeberg.com/
Author: Annelie Wendeberg
Type of Book: eBook
Length: 270 pages
Genre: Post-Apocalyptic, Dystopian Fiction
Release Date: September 20, 2014
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
All her life Micka has been taught that: "When the great Pandemic hit, it was the water that killed almost ten billion people; the water in rivers, in the ground, in lakes. It was everywhere. The few handfuls of people who survived moved away from the poisoned lowlands, high up in the mountains..."
Micka lives in a small village. Her father is the turbine keeper. It is his responsibility to keep the turbine operational at all times.
Micka has just completed her schooling and as a result of low grades she knows she will never get assigned to be the next turbine keeper. She would rather commit suicide than spend her life working as a compost turner.
But a visit from a stranger on the very night she plans to kill herself changes everything.
This book is exceptionally well written. Although quite a bit of information is provided to the reader very early on, there is always more to learn.
There are also a number of interesting twists and turns in this book that keep the reader hooked in the plot.
The character development is outstanding, and as the reader learns more about Micka, they become increasingly invested in her life.
The world that Micka lives in is as much of a mystery to her as it to the reader, so as she learns more, so does the reader.
This is the first book in a series and I am very interested in reading the rest of the series.
I rate this book as 4 out of 5 stars.⭐⭐⭐⭐
QUOTES:
"The Sequencer. The title alone opens doors. These men and women have the power to move entire cities with a single word: Cholera."
"Sequencer apprenticeships are so rare that hoping to receive one is like jumping out of a window expecting to fly."
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Annelie Wendeberg is the author of an award winning historical fiction series set in Victorian London. Now she has turned her considerable skills to writing Dystopian fiction.
For more information visit http://www.anneliewendeberg.com/
August 13, 2015
The usual post-apocalyptic story, but with a very unusual main character. Looking forward to read the second volume.
October 7, 2018
This was an odd reading experience for me. I thought I knew what this book was but I clearly had no idea. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it. I just felt like it started off as one thing but turned into another. It took me by surprise. I think that if you’re looking for typical YA dystopia then this isn’t for you. Despite the age of the protagonist this is definitely not YA. There is a lot of dark subject matter and a couple of non graphic sexual situations.
The issues are not fantastical although the accelerated timeline might be unbelievable for some, and I think there are those who might feel like it’s a bit opinionated and preachy, or rather anti-preachy or anti-religion probably works better. This story is gritty and dark and the scary part is that it’s realistic enough to seem plausible, especially if you consider what’s going on in the world today.
There are a lot of different aspects to this. Is it dystopia? Is it an adventure story? Is it the memoirs of a teenage assassin? Is it an eye opening look at the dangers of being a secret cutter? Is it a thinly veiled warning about global warming? Somehow it’s all of that but at the same time it all just sort of flows together, combined with a female lead I absolutely adored. So it was a win for me in the end despite my misgivings. I will be reading the next in the series.
The issues are not fantastical although the accelerated timeline might be unbelievable for some, and I think there are those who might feel like it’s a bit opinionated and preachy, or rather anti-preachy or anti-religion probably works better. This story is gritty and dark and the scary part is that it’s realistic enough to seem plausible, especially if you consider what’s going on in the world today.
There are a lot of different aspects to this. Is it dystopia? Is it an adventure story? Is it the memoirs of a teenage assassin? Is it an eye opening look at the dangers of being a secret cutter? Is it a thinly veiled warning about global warming? Somehow it’s all of that but at the same time it all just sort of flows together, combined with a female lead I absolutely adored. So it was a win for me in the end despite my misgivings. I will be reading the next in the series.
June 9, 2020
Intense, dark, with touches of sarcasm and humour.
I will say that you do need to head the warnings because there are alot of areas that can trigger issues. Such as violence, cutting, suicidal thoughts, abuse and sexual abuse.
Now the book in itself is a fast and intense read. This is a dystopian society with different villages and the people in said villages knowing or not knowing exactly what caused the end of most of humanity. Hint: it was us we did. The main character of the book is young but resilient and very realistic. I personally liked all the characters and wished to know more of them. The main characters is going to try to save what is left of humanity . I will definitely read the next book
I will say that you do need to head the warnings because there are alot of areas that can trigger issues. Such as violence, cutting, suicidal thoughts, abuse and sexual abuse.
Now the book in itself is a fast and intense read. This is a dystopian society with different villages and the people in said villages knowing or not knowing exactly what caused the end of most of humanity. Hint: it was us we did. The main character of the book is young but resilient and very realistic. I personally liked all the characters and wished to know more of them. The main characters is going to try to save what is left of humanity . I will definitely read the next book
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2019
Awesome post apocalyptic dystopian
This was so brilliant! If I mix a bit of The Hunger Games, Helix, and The Walking Dead (minus the zombies) together I can only approximate how amazing this book is. Though it has some loose similarities to the above mentioned, ‘Cut’ is so unique and intense. I’m moving right into book two because I’m so hyped to know what happens next! If you like adventure and excellent writing, pick up a copy of this book ASAP!
This was so brilliant! If I mix a bit of The Hunger Games, Helix, and The Walking Dead (minus the zombies) together I can only approximate how amazing this book is. Though it has some loose similarities to the above mentioned, ‘Cut’ is so unique and intense. I’m moving right into book two because I’m so hyped to know what happens next! If you like adventure and excellent writing, pick up a copy of this book ASAP!
June 23, 2017
I gave this book a go because I really enjoyed other books by this author, but....... I did not bond with this book.
I have given 3 stars because, although I can't really say that I liked it, it is well written and darkly gritty... in a way that is likely to be some peoples' cup of tea, just.... didnt grab me. I was relieved to finish it.
I have given 3 stars because, although I can't really say that I liked it, it is well written and darkly gritty... in a way that is likely to be some peoples' cup of tea, just.... didnt grab me. I was relieved to finish it.
September 7, 2017
As stated, this series is intense. The Apocalypse setting is world devastation by disease and war. Isolated communities survive by their community values. Most are based on mutual support and family. Others chose brutality and cruelty with a theme of male domination. The outcome will be destruction of one or the other.
My heart aches for the young teen whose abuse has nearly destroyed her. I followed her story with horror and compassion. In fact, I could not put the book down and promptly ordered book 2 and 3.
This series is direct on the most intense level as the conflict comes down to two individuals.
I can't say enough about the author's skill and vision. I have chosen to support her on Patreon because she is that good!
My heart aches for the young teen whose abuse has nearly destroyed her. I followed her story with horror and compassion. In fact, I could not put the book down and promptly ordered book 2 and 3.
This series is direct on the most intense level as the conflict comes down to two individuals.
I can't say enough about the author's skill and vision. I have chosen to support her on Patreon because she is that good!
August 18, 2025
Dark but good
This book definitely heads into dark territory, but it was an enjoyable read nonetheless. Looking forward to the rest of the series
This book definitely heads into dark territory, but it was an enjoyable read nonetheless. Looking forward to the rest of the series
August 4, 2024
On Amazon 266 ratings Avg 4.3
Goodreads 967 reviews Avg 3.85
The first book (220 pages) in a series of 4. I will read them all.
I liked it! I am researching climate fiction and climate change facts for a novel. This takes place in the future. It starts off in a very small world, a village, and focuses on a girl about to turn 15, the age of adulthood. (Not exciting at first, but interesting-don't give up, keep reading.) I hate to say too much more because e the author did a great job of widening the world scope, step by step. I may give some things away in my "What I like and don't like."
What I liked:
-As I mentioned the story starts in a small world in the mountains and keeps growing.
-The 15 yo female heroine is a tough cookie, but with some big self-esteem flaws.
-The story takes place many years after society collapses from the planet warming and the oceans rising.
-She is picked, to the complete surprise of everyone, to be a possible apprentice to a "sequencer."
-Great action scene with wolves.
-Lot's of surprises.
What I didn't like:
Really nothing. A really good story.
I guarantee if you read this one (the first in the series) you'll read the rest.
Strongly recommend!
Goodreads 967 reviews Avg 3.85
The first book (220 pages) in a series of 4. I will read them all.
I liked it! I am researching climate fiction and climate change facts for a novel. This takes place in the future. It starts off in a very small world, a village, and focuses on a girl about to turn 15, the age of adulthood. (Not exciting at first, but interesting-don't give up, keep reading.) I hate to say too much more because e the author did a great job of widening the world scope, step by step. I may give some things away in my "What I like and don't like."
What I liked:
-As I mentioned the story starts in a small world in the mountains and keeps growing.
-The 15 yo female heroine is a tough cookie, but with some big self-esteem flaws.
-The story takes place many years after society collapses from the planet warming and the oceans rising.
-She is picked, to the complete surprise of everyone, to be a possible apprentice to a "sequencer."
-Great action scene with wolves.
-Lot's of surprises.
What I didn't like:
Really nothing. A really good story.
I guarantee if you read this one (the first in the series) you'll read the rest.
Strongly recommend!
January 14, 2015
Great characters, realistic science in a unique dystopian setting. Fantastic interactions between said characters and a really well paced read. I have very little bad to say about this book, it gripped me and I enjoyed the story. The ending left quite a bit to be desired though. As long as there's a follow up; I'm delighted.
June 17, 2015
Wow. Knocked that one outta the park. Can't wait to devour Fog!
January 6, 2021
I had never heard of a book that mixed climate change and sci-fi, until I read the book CUT by Annelie Wendeberg. At first I was a little skeptical as I don’t usually like to read about climate change in books, I prefer to read the boring old scientific articles. However, when I started reading Cut, it wasn’t what I was expecting. The author Annelie Wendeberg does a great job at making sure her book has a story to it, but that it is also scientifically correct. In the book Cut you follow the story of a 16 year old named Micka who doesn’t live the best life, and is getting ready to give it up. However, one day when she is fixing the turbine that her father looks after, she meets a mysterious man named Runner who is a sequencer. And surprisingly, Runner is willing to give her a chance unlike anyone else. Micka decides to take the opportunity and become an apprentice sequencer. You then follow a crazy, winding, and twisting road that Runner and Micka go down. For what reason do they go down this road?Well, in the book you’ll learn it was because of us humans.
I always like a back story in books so that I get a little bit of information and can kind of know what is going on. Wendeberg does a great job at giving you a small portion of the wild back story that you assume happened. You learn that a “Great Pandemic” hit and left 1/2986 of the population. When Micka was in school she never learned how the pandemic came or why it happened, they just taught her about the results. When she met Runner he started to teach her about why it had hit and what happened. That’s when he gave her the terrifying message that no one else had ever said. And Micka wasn’t going to let this message sit around, she was going to try to fix it.
I really liked how the author made Micka a growing character. I think it really helped the story because while Micka’s personality and attitude were growing, you, as the reader, really started to become invested in her life and wanted to know everything that went one;. Although it is really sad and deep, I really like how the author started the book by writing, “I’ve reached my expiration date. Not that it matters. We’re all going to die.” I think by writing this, the author made way for endless opportunities for Micka to grow. Wether these opportunities are good or bad, you’ll have to find out, but I found it very interesting and eventually I wanted to know even more about her crazy life style, but by that time the book had ended.
—Mary Hastings
January 4, 2026
Quick synopsis
: Disease and war has wiped out most of humanity. One girl is saved from suicide by being recruited into a group trying to prevent the end of human life.
Brief opinion : Not a bad story at all, writing was good, editing was amazingly good for a self-published book (or a traditionally published one!), but I didn't like the two main characters and that made reading rough.
Plot : Multiple diseases kill off millions of people, and hatred/wars/violence kill off most of the rest. Just small handfuls of people are left here and there, in the safe pockets to live (most of the land is poisoned, too).
Micka lives in a small village where abuse (physical, sexual, and otherwise) of children goes on unchecked. Her father abuses her a lot, her mother doesn't love her, so she cuts herself. One of her classmates is repeatedly raped by an older man in the village. Girls are married off at a young age and gotten pregnant as soon as possible.
On the day Micka decides to kill herself, she meets Runner, who is part of a society intending to save humanity (or are they?). Most of the book is her being tested to see if he'll take her on as an apprentice.
Just as things start looking even worse for what's left of humanity, the story ends.
Writing/editing : Near the end of the book I had to check to make sure this was really a self-published book. The editing was nearly perfect (very impressive!).
What I Liked/What I Didn’t Like : In an already short book (only 234 pages), the last 20% or so was all non-story stuff. I thought I had an hour of reading time left, but disappointingly much of that last hour was a promo for her next book, a blurb on some other author, etc.
Sadly I didn't like either main character. The girl was a typical angsty, bratty teenager. The man was sort of stereotypically stoic. Neither were a person I wanted to spend my reading time with.
The main character (15 years old) had sex with an adult, which was rather squicky. The book's blurb says she's 16, but multiple places in the story it said she is 15 (and never in the story does it say 16). I know it's a different society, but I still don't want to read about a minor having sex with an adult.
Rating: 1-Hated / 2-Disliked / 3-Okay / 4-Liked / 5-Loved : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Liked. While I did enjoy this story, my dislike of the two main characters made me decide not to continue with the series.
Brief opinion : Not a bad story at all, writing was good, editing was amazingly good for a self-published book (or a traditionally published one!), but I didn't like the two main characters and that made reading rough.
Plot : Multiple diseases kill off millions of people, and hatred/wars/violence kill off most of the rest. Just small handfuls of people are left here and there, in the safe pockets to live (most of the land is poisoned, too).
Micka lives in a small village where abuse (physical, sexual, and otherwise) of children goes on unchecked. Her father abuses her a lot, her mother doesn't love her, so she cuts herself. One of her classmates is repeatedly raped by an older man in the village. Girls are married off at a young age and gotten pregnant as soon as possible.
On the day Micka decides to kill herself, she meets Runner, who is part of a society intending to save humanity (or are they?). Most of the book is her being tested to see if he'll take her on as an apprentice.
Just as things start looking even worse for what's left of humanity, the story ends.
Writing/editing : Near the end of the book I had to check to make sure this was really a self-published book. The editing was nearly perfect (very impressive!).
What I Liked/What I Didn’t Like : In an already short book (only 234 pages), the last 20% or so was all non-story stuff. I thought I had an hour of reading time left, but disappointingly much of that last hour was a promo for her next book, a blurb on some other author, etc.
Sadly I didn't like either main character. The girl was a typical angsty, bratty teenager. The man was sort of stereotypically stoic. Neither were a person I wanted to spend my reading time with.
The main character (15 years old) had sex with an adult, which was rather squicky. The book's blurb says she's 16, but multiple places in the story it said she is 15 (and never in the story does it say 16). I know it's a different society, but I still don't want to read about a minor having sex with an adult.
Rating: 1-Hated / 2-Disliked / 3-Okay / 4-Liked / 5-Loved : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Liked. While I did enjoy this story, my dislike of the two main characters made me decide not to continue with the series.
January 6, 2021
When I started reading “Cut” by Annelie Wendeberg as an English assignment, I thought “wow, she can taste everything, so cool,” now, I still think it’s cool that she can do that, but after getting to know Micka and her backstory, I more often think, “Wow, Micka is so strong.” Cut is overall a very good read. It’s informal/journal style makes it feel like you get to experience Micka’s journey with her.
In Cut, Micka joins Runner(a sequencer) on a few adventures to become a sequencer's apprentice. This book takes place sometime in the future, after the “Great Pandemic” when most of the population died, leaving only 1/2986% of the population to live up in the mountains where it is safer. When the climate got warmer, water levels rose and became an ideal environment for cholera, a deadly disease. Cholera was aided by the fact that over the years, tuberculosis had been silently spreading to most people in the world, weakening their immune systems. The population of the world when this virus became so deadly was roughly 10 billion, and we’re not too far from that right now, at 8 billion, which is around double the amount it was in the 1970’s. I don’t find this strange, considering how some humans act around climate change.
I really enjoy how Wendeberg characterizes Micka and her change throughout the story. Actually, that’s a lie. I read the book as more of a fun assignment, and Micka’s character growth is one of the things that stood out to me as an important writing technique. In the beginning, Micka’s plan in to commit suicide that very day, “Actually, I’m surprised I’m still here. I’ve been feeling overdue for a while, now. Years, actually,” I think that this line shows how this book feels more like a conversation with Micka then just her telling a story. The very last line in the book really ties it all together too, “I wanted to take my own life and now I’ll take the lives of others.” I think that it’s really important that the book was in first person perspective because of the fact that it’s more personal. It would be way less powerful if someone else was narrating Micka’s thoughts.
I would recommend this book for teenagers/young adults. It really gives a lot to think about in terms of the future of climate change and the human race. There were many points that I had to reread and think about, but I think that it’s good to think about the future so we can save ourselves from the many predictions.
In Cut, Micka joins Runner(a sequencer) on a few adventures to become a sequencer's apprentice. This book takes place sometime in the future, after the “Great Pandemic” when most of the population died, leaving only 1/2986% of the population to live up in the mountains where it is safer. When the climate got warmer, water levels rose and became an ideal environment for cholera, a deadly disease. Cholera was aided by the fact that over the years, tuberculosis had been silently spreading to most people in the world, weakening their immune systems. The population of the world when this virus became so deadly was roughly 10 billion, and we’re not too far from that right now, at 8 billion, which is around double the amount it was in the 1970’s. I don’t find this strange, considering how some humans act around climate change.
I really enjoy how Wendeberg characterizes Micka and her change throughout the story. Actually, that’s a lie. I read the book as more of a fun assignment, and Micka’s character growth is one of the things that stood out to me as an important writing technique. In the beginning, Micka’s plan in to commit suicide that very day, “Actually, I’m surprised I’m still here. I’ve been feeling overdue for a while, now. Years, actually,” I think that this line shows how this book feels more like a conversation with Micka then just her telling a story. The very last line in the book really ties it all together too, “I wanted to take my own life and now I’ll take the lives of others.” I think that it’s really important that the book was in first person perspective because of the fact that it’s more personal. It would be way less powerful if someone else was narrating Micka’s thoughts.
I would recommend this book for teenagers/young adults. It really gives a lot to think about in terms of the future of climate change and the human race. There were many points that I had to reread and think about, but I think that it’s good to think about the future so we can save ourselves from the many predictions.
January 7, 2021
The book “Cut” by Annelie Wendeberg was a rollercoaster of action and emotions that made me express so many levels of fear, happiness, and confusion. The style of writing is very dramatic at times and not some much at other times. The author uses different techniques to better help the reader understand the characters in the book. The main character in this book was not very relatable and was a little bit confusing. Her character traits were sad and depressed and other days she is happy and hopeful, but the author was good at showing what the characters are feeling throughout the writing. The first couple sentences of this book is depressing and makes you look at it twice “I’ve reached my expiration date. Not that it matters. We’re all going to die.” This tells a little bit about the character micka, that she has given up and is not hopeful.
The story had many references to climate change throughout it which makes it modern and feel new which reflects on the reader a lot. The global change that brings this story together is the global pandemic that makes this story feel very dramatic. The global pandemic that this story contains is deadly which creates tension through the book and the reader. The world that they live in now has been destroyed by the technology that has taken over the world. Micka is very much affected by the climate change and setting because if she wasn't then she would not be suicidal or depressed.
Mickia has planned to kill herself one night, but then meets a man named runner. Runner teaches micka a new perspective of the world that is slowly ending. Runner and shows micka her new task of being the sequencer. The sequencers job is to stay alive and kill. Throughout the course of the book, micka shows pain and suffering that pays off at the end. This book contains violent, and some disturbing scenes that make the book more interesting and page turning. It is written in first person, in mickas view, to give the reader a better understanding of what the characters are feeling. The mood of this book is dreary, somewhat sad, and depressing. I feel like the author does this to reflect on what micka is feeling throughout the book. The tone is ruff and outgoing, just like micka, the main character. All Around I thought this book was good and it was different from any other books that I usually read because it was sad and not that hopeful.
The story had many references to climate change throughout it which makes it modern and feel new which reflects on the reader a lot. The global change that brings this story together is the global pandemic that makes this story feel very dramatic. The global pandemic that this story contains is deadly which creates tension through the book and the reader. The world that they live in now has been destroyed by the technology that has taken over the world. Micka is very much affected by the climate change and setting because if she wasn't then she would not be suicidal or depressed.
Mickia has planned to kill herself one night, but then meets a man named runner. Runner teaches micka a new perspective of the world that is slowly ending. Runner and shows micka her new task of being the sequencer. The sequencers job is to stay alive and kill. Throughout the course of the book, micka shows pain and suffering that pays off at the end. This book contains violent, and some disturbing scenes that make the book more interesting and page turning. It is written in first person, in mickas view, to give the reader a better understanding of what the characters are feeling. The mood of this book is dreary, somewhat sad, and depressing. I feel like the author does this to reflect on what micka is feeling throughout the book. The tone is ruff and outgoing, just like micka, the main character. All Around I thought this book was good and it was different from any other books that I usually read because it was sad and not that hopeful.
October 23, 2019
CUT - A Surprising Find
Cut has surprised me. This wonderful first book of the series 1/2986 at first was not something I would normally read. The start didn't really grab me much, but it picked up rather quickly. By the second chapter I found myself wondering what will happen.
This apocalyptic wonder is written by Annalie Wendeberg, a self-publishing author who is doing it right. I found less mistakes/issues in this novel than the last traditionally published one I read. This is saying a lot. It tells me she didn't skimp on the hard work needed to produce an amazing work of fiction.
The Rundown
I won't give away the novel, but our protagonist, Micka, is a teenager in a world reduced to 2986 people.
This is what we are led to believe from the start, but is it so? Micka is a skinny, underdeveloped girl living a life of obscurity and problems. Her father is abusive and mother withdrawn. But a sequencer who has travelled to her small village. This is where the story starts to take on the main plot.
I became turned off a little in the beginning, due to how Micka narrated her story. This is all in first person, so we only really know Micka and how she reacts to things. But Annalie is able to pull the reader into the story artfully. Her use of imagery and well crafted narrative gives us a good look at the characters encountered. Micka becomes the eye opened character with wonderful dimensions everyone wants to love and slap at the same time. She is brooding, ignorant, but willing to change.
I have a new series to enjoy this fall, and I hope Annalie continues to spin this tail with the dexterity of a seasoned pro. For now, it's off to book two.
Side note: This is the first 5 star I've given to a self-published work.
Cut has surprised me. This wonderful first book of the series 1/2986 at first was not something I would normally read. The start didn't really grab me much, but it picked up rather quickly. By the second chapter I found myself wondering what will happen.
This apocalyptic wonder is written by Annalie Wendeberg, a self-publishing author who is doing it right. I found less mistakes/issues in this novel than the last traditionally published one I read. This is saying a lot. It tells me she didn't skimp on the hard work needed to produce an amazing work of fiction.
The Rundown
I won't give away the novel, but our protagonist, Micka, is a teenager in a world reduced to 2986 people.
This is what we are led to believe from the start, but is it so? Micka is a skinny, underdeveloped girl living a life of obscurity and problems. Her father is abusive and mother withdrawn. But a sequencer who has travelled to her small village. This is where the story starts to take on the main plot.
I became turned off a little in the beginning, due to how Micka narrated her story. This is all in first person, so we only really know Micka and how she reacts to things. But Annalie is able to pull the reader into the story artfully. Her use of imagery and well crafted narrative gives us a good look at the characters encountered. Micka becomes the eye opened character with wonderful dimensions everyone wants to love and slap at the same time. She is brooding, ignorant, but willing to change.
I have a new series to enjoy this fall, and I hope Annalie continues to spin this tail with the dexterity of a seasoned pro. For now, it's off to book two.
Side note: This is the first 5 star I've given to a self-published work.
March 13, 2019
“Cut” the first in the “1/2986” series opens with a meeting between abused and self-mutilating fifteen-year-old Micka Capra and the mysterious Runner McCullough who offers to test her for an apprenticeship as a Sequencer. Following him from the wretchedness of her life at home and in the community, Micka quickly learns about the climate change that was instrumental in the fouling of the water that created a pandemic which wiped out billions of people and instigated the violence afterwards. What she doesn’t expect is that Runner is not what he seems and that if she accepts an apprenticeship with him, it could mean killing to survive.
Short in length, the plot is finely paced, the action building as she struggles to survive in the woods alone for four days, faces an earthquake, a dog attack and even wades across a frozen river after Runner is injured. With twists and turns that kept the reader engaged the plot often fell flat as Micka had to face the demons that fueled her distrust and lack of emotional responsiveness to be able to survive her testing.
Chillingly dark with its apocalyptic setting, scientific undercurrents and humanity’s unforgiving nature the story is gritty and bleak as the author deals with issues like self-abuse, suicidal tendencies and a fifteen-year-old virgin's sexual proclivity for women.
Adding tension and depth to the story are compelling and complex characters like Mickaela (Micka) Capra chosen to be tested for an apprenticeship. She’s smart, creative, independent and sensitive as well as self-pitying after being abused for years, has no self-confidence and can be snarky. Enigmatic Runner McCullough is bold, honest and commanding as well as being observant and a planner.
Interesting in concept with vivid characterizations, I expect this series is one that will get better as Micka and Runner’s story progresses.
Short in length, the plot is finely paced, the action building as she struggles to survive in the woods alone for four days, faces an earthquake, a dog attack and even wades across a frozen river after Runner is injured. With twists and turns that kept the reader engaged the plot often fell flat as Micka had to face the demons that fueled her distrust and lack of emotional responsiveness to be able to survive her testing.
Chillingly dark with its apocalyptic setting, scientific undercurrents and humanity’s unforgiving nature the story is gritty and bleak as the author deals with issues like self-abuse, suicidal tendencies and a fifteen-year-old virgin's sexual proclivity for women.
Adding tension and depth to the story are compelling and complex characters like Mickaela (Micka) Capra chosen to be tested for an apprenticeship. She’s smart, creative, independent and sensitive as well as self-pitying after being abused for years, has no self-confidence and can be snarky. Enigmatic Runner McCullough is bold, honest and commanding as well as being observant and a planner.
Interesting in concept with vivid characterizations, I expect this series is one that will get better as Micka and Runner’s story progresses.
January 5, 2021
Cut is a very interesting and action packed book with something new and exciting in every chapter. The story consists of Runner, a Sequencer who visits many different places and is always on the move, and Micka, the main character who accompanies Runner for an apprenticeship. After the Great Pandemic, caused by coastal flooding and the spread of deadly bacteria, there are not many people left. The world consists of different small towns or cities that stay mostly isolated. The author relates the rising sea levels to present day climate change and shows what could happen to the earth in future years. It makes it really interesting to think about whether our world could really look like that someday.
Wendeberg uses good description to help well develop the characters. After Micka spends her first 4 days in the woods, Runner says “I wanted to see how easily you give up, and it seems you didn’t even consider it.” Pg. 61. I like how the author uses an indirect way of showing how Micka is determined and she doesn’t give up easily and that she is also very smart and strong. Details like this helped me to get to know the characters and made me connect more to them. I also liked the small details that Wendeberg added where Micka describes people or things with flavor. For example, “The sound of his name tastes of pear, slightly acidic, but sugary sweet with a soft grit on my tongue.” Pg. 9. This builds on Micka’s character as well. The description is very detailed and it makes it feel like I’m in the book.
Cut was an intriguing book but it wasn’t quite long enough. It had lots of good detail and the story line was good but it stopped too soon and abruptly. It felt like it started and ended in the middle of another book, it felt incomplete. Part of this is because I haven’t read the other books in the series, and it makes sense to separate them, but I would rather have it all in one book.
Wendeberg uses good description to help well develop the characters. After Micka spends her first 4 days in the woods, Runner says “I wanted to see how easily you give up, and it seems you didn’t even consider it.” Pg. 61. I like how the author uses an indirect way of showing how Micka is determined and she doesn’t give up easily and that she is also very smart and strong. Details like this helped me to get to know the characters and made me connect more to them. I also liked the small details that Wendeberg added where Micka describes people or things with flavor. For example, “The sound of his name tastes of pear, slightly acidic, but sugary sweet with a soft grit on my tongue.” Pg. 9. This builds on Micka’s character as well. The description is very detailed and it makes it feel like I’m in the book.
Cut was an intriguing book but it wasn’t quite long enough. It had lots of good detail and the story line was good but it stopped too soon and abruptly. It felt like it started and ended in the middle of another book, it felt incomplete. Part of this is because I haven’t read the other books in the series, and it makes sense to separate them, but I would rather have it all in one book.
April 16, 2019
I heart environmental science
I’m still trying to figure out how people’s names or sounds can taste like anything... especially have such complex tastes as what the author describes. I kept thinking maybe it was a mutation and it’s some sort of super power? Idk.... bc the character never mentions it to anyone so you have no idea if it’s really a thing or not. Or maybe the character is just a bit crazy.
The plot is.... interesting. I want to see what happens next (: although I would like to figure out this sound tasting thing lol.
**** now for your friendly rant (: ****
I’m going to school for environmental science, so I like reading about how environmental factors are extremely important. Because they are. Right now? Our wetlands are disappearing and they are our ecological kidneys. They filter our water, they are were most of our biodiversity subsides. They do more but... the are disappearing.
Hydrology wise all the roads and building we build are having a major impact on our water systems. The sediment that gets loose from all of this construction gets picked up by rain and carried to water sources. Extra sediment causes changes in vegetation and biodiversity. All the roads keep rain from seeping back I to the ground and joining the groundwater until it has picked up trash and everything else in its path. They cause flash floods because there is no ground for the rain to seep into.
These are just a couple things explained in extremely simplified terms but.... it goes to show that our environment needs to be better protected. Everyone knows it... but it’s not something most people do anything about.
I’m still trying to figure out how people’s names or sounds can taste like anything... especially have such complex tastes as what the author describes. I kept thinking maybe it was a mutation and it’s some sort of super power? Idk.... bc the character never mentions it to anyone so you have no idea if it’s really a thing or not. Or maybe the character is just a bit crazy.
The plot is.... interesting. I want to see what happens next (: although I would like to figure out this sound tasting thing lol.
**** now for your friendly rant (: ****
I’m going to school for environmental science, so I like reading about how environmental factors are extremely important. Because they are. Right now? Our wetlands are disappearing and they are our ecological kidneys. They filter our water, they are were most of our biodiversity subsides. They do more but... the are disappearing.
Hydrology wise all the roads and building we build are having a major impact on our water systems. The sediment that gets loose from all of this construction gets picked up by rain and carried to water sources. Extra sediment causes changes in vegetation and biodiversity. All the roads keep rain from seeping back I to the ground and joining the groundwater until it has picked up trash and everything else in its path. They cause flash floods because there is no ground for the rain to seep into.
These are just a couple things explained in extremely simplified terms but.... it goes to show that our environment needs to be better protected. Everyone knows it... but it’s not something most people do anything about.
January 6, 2021
Whether you’ve read books about Cli-if before or you're more of a post-apocalyptic kind of person, CUT by Annelie Wedeberg is not for the faint of heart. Though the plot line is excellent, full of intriguing dialogue and character relations, as well as thrilling action sure to keep you on your toes, due to the current circumstances of the pandemic, CUT strikes close to home. Based in a futuristic world where billions of people were killed by a deadly virus, current readers may see CUT as a terrifying yet, somehow foreseeable future.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, because of how it related to our world today, and often caught myself thinking about how realistic I thought it really was. It’s interesting how before COVID 19, CUT might have been labeled as an unrealistic Cli-Fi, while now, it is seen as an actual possibility.
Though The book itself has several conflicts, connected mostly by the Main protagonists. The most important, is of course the climate crisis. This is the base of the storyline and the cause of the other conflicts, including self harm, hence the title CUT
The author does an excellent Job of really getting inside the Main character, Micka’s head, and helping everyone understand her dark thoughts and feelings towards the world due to her difficult life. Though her character is definitely a pessimist, Wendeberg her as an extremely dynamic character with layers upon layers slowly revealed as you read the book
So although this book may not be everyone's cup of tea, I would definitely recommend it, if you're looking for an intense, thrilling book with a taste of mystery, adventure, darkness, and of course, grit.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, because of how it related to our world today, and often caught myself thinking about how realistic I thought it really was. It’s interesting how before COVID 19, CUT might have been labeled as an unrealistic Cli-Fi, while now, it is seen as an actual possibility.
Though The book itself has several conflicts, connected mostly by the Main protagonists. The most important, is of course the climate crisis. This is the base of the storyline and the cause of the other conflicts, including self harm, hence the title CUT
The author does an excellent Job of really getting inside the Main character, Micka’s head, and helping everyone understand her dark thoughts and feelings towards the world due to her difficult life. Though her character is definitely a pessimist, Wendeberg her as an extremely dynamic character with layers upon layers slowly revealed as you read the book
So although this book may not be everyone's cup of tea, I would definitely recommend it, if you're looking for an intense, thrilling book with a taste of mystery, adventure, darkness, and of course, grit.
June 27, 2020
Guys! I may have found a hidden gem for fans of YA dystopian/post-apocalyptic.
I randomly read a Kindle freebie that had been lingering on my device for a year, “Cut” by Annelie Wendeberg. It’s super short, it intrigued me from the first chapter, and it held my attention enough to continue the series (as no doubt are the publisher’s intentions of making the first book of a series free... gotta buy the rest). It also doesn’t have many reviews on Goodreads or Amazon so I think this one flies under the radar.
There are definitely the typical elements of the genre (badass heroine who doesn’t fit in, survival, “something more” happening in society than the general public realizes) but it also is original and interesting enough that I’m pressing on to book 2.
“Cut” takes place following a pandemic (heh) that wipes out almost the entire world population. Girls are expected to marry at 15 and get to repopulatin’ the Earth. Our heroine Micka is a scrawny, self-described “village idiot” who flunks out of school and intends to end her own life because she has zero interest in becoming a wife and mother, and nobody wants her anyway- but that night she is presented with an alternative that seems too far-fetched to be true.
This book has more swearing and sexual references than I usually see in YA- I’m not into censoring, but for those who are, if your kiddo is more of a “young tween” than a “young adult”, you may want to give this a skim before handing it over to them.
3.5 stars.
I randomly read a Kindle freebie that had been lingering on my device for a year, “Cut” by Annelie Wendeberg. It’s super short, it intrigued me from the first chapter, and it held my attention enough to continue the series (as no doubt are the publisher’s intentions of making the first book of a series free... gotta buy the rest). It also doesn’t have many reviews on Goodreads or Amazon so I think this one flies under the radar.
There are definitely the typical elements of the genre (badass heroine who doesn’t fit in, survival, “something more” happening in society than the general public realizes) but it also is original and interesting enough that I’m pressing on to book 2.
“Cut” takes place following a pandemic (heh) that wipes out almost the entire world population. Girls are expected to marry at 15 and get to repopulatin’ the Earth. Our heroine Micka is a scrawny, self-described “village idiot” who flunks out of school and intends to end her own life because she has zero interest in becoming a wife and mother, and nobody wants her anyway- but that night she is presented with an alternative that seems too far-fetched to be true.
This book has more swearing and sexual references than I usually see in YA- I’m not into censoring, but for those who are, if your kiddo is more of a “young tween” than a “young adult”, you may want to give this a skim before handing it over to them.
3.5 stars.
October 7, 2020
I can't remember how it was I picked up this book and its sequels. Sorry. Even so, this is a fun apocalyptic read about a young woman trying to survive in a dystopian world with pandemics popping up here and there.
Maybe it is a bit more adventure than a person should read just before sleep. But it didn't affect me too much.
This was a different take on the post-apocalypse world. A young woman finding her way in a world with few rules that all follow. Micka is a well-developed character with a few quirks of her own. She has lexical-gustatory synesthesia. That on top of learning about menstruation and sexual preference while trying to survive makes her a very interesting person to get to know. Just as she is getting to know herself.
Here is Wikipedia's definition:
Lexical-gustatory synesthesia is a rare form of synesthesia in which spoken and written ... Tip of tongue studies have shown that a word's lemma may be responsible for eliciting a taste sensation, not its phonologic sound or spelling. Further ... development and lead to the over-representation of the flavors of childhood foods.
I have known a couple of people who have variations of this. I know I have a mild case and it often helps me remember or recognize certain words or names that might slip my mind otherwise.
This book was a quick read. Now I have committed the second book because one isn't enough. Give it a try. You might like it, too.
Maybe it is a bit more adventure than a person should read just before sleep. But it didn't affect me too much.
This was a different take on the post-apocalypse world. A young woman finding her way in a world with few rules that all follow. Micka is a well-developed character with a few quirks of her own. She has lexical-gustatory synesthesia. That on top of learning about menstruation and sexual preference while trying to survive makes her a very interesting person to get to know. Just as she is getting to know herself.
Here is Wikipedia's definition:
Lexical-gustatory synesthesia is a rare form of synesthesia in which spoken and written ... Tip of tongue studies have shown that a word's lemma may be responsible for eliciting a taste sensation, not its phonologic sound or spelling. Further ... development and lead to the over-representation of the flavors of childhood foods.
I have known a couple of people who have variations of this. I know I have a mild case and it often helps me remember or recognize certain words or names that might slip my mind otherwise.
This book was a quick read. Now I have committed the second book because one isn't enough. Give it a try. You might like it, too.
February 24, 2025
Much less about Science Fiction or even plot than it is more about self exploration of emotive apparent burgeoning homosexual turmoil. The harsh syrupy introspection throughout tastes of an egomaniacal work rather than anything approaching an attempt at potential audience entertainment. The bleak POV emphasis on misandry doesn't exactly further the cause as a worthwhile read. One of the first questions to arise was - does the author have even a rudimentary understanding of math as it pertains to apocalyptic events? For example, if Texas is suddenly reduced to a population of 1/2986 that leaves a population of roughly 10,400, maybe 50 engineers of various types, and 2 medical researchers. At a growth rate of even 70%, which is probably magnanimous given the circumstances and setting aside the geographic difficulties, the population won't even double in 60 years which begs the question of the support available for the level of technology evident here and the density of population. Also assumes the highly improbable passing down of enough medical and engineering knowledge to sustain the technology. The whys and wherefores are mostly absent. The basic premise is shaky at best, but than again this is fiction and is really mostly about an individuals emotive misandry exploration.
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