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Young Blood Trilogy #1
Young Blood
Youth wasted on the young? Not in this provocative, darkly comic short story of cold-blooded dreams by the cowriter of Ant-Man and the Wasp . In the near future, older generations can reverse the aging process through weekly transfusions while, far removed from the realities of the outside world, aimless postmillennials or “blood chickens” can live a life of guiltless bliss in idyllic youth farms. Among the first wave of volunteer donors are Billy Cantor and Frankie Halifax, who quickly bond over their dream paradise. What’s not to love? Wine tastings, parties, yoga, and all the organic avocados they can eat. Best of not a single care in the world until their thirty-fifth birthdays. Then Billy and Frankie discover a few cracks in nirvana. And the reality that awaits them is the furthest thing from what they imagined. Young Blood is part 1 of the Young Blood Trilogy , a provocative and darkly satiric commentary on youthful dreams and cold-blooded reality. Read or listen in a single sitting.
106 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 18, 2020
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October 7, 2022
This was a great, fun book. It's designed to be a quick read, and we might see more along this story line from this writer, with the way he ended the story. In my opinion, it's incredibly difficult to make vampirism/ blood-drinking and anything having to do with it fresh, but this book did some amazing things with some very tired old tropes.
With that, he created some despicable characters that I hated to love and created a chaotic narrative that yanked me along. I had fun and screamed at my kindle. It was a great read. Grab a beer and have fun with this one!
Stay healthy out there, everyone <3
With that, he created some despicable characters that I hated to love and created a chaotic narrative that yanked me along. I had fun and screamed at my kindle. It was a great read. Grab a beer and have fun with this one!
Stay healthy out there, everyone <3
October 7, 2022
Gripping
This story somehow hit me as a bit of horror. I mean, I find the things people are capable of doing to other people more terrifying than made-up monsters. A society in ruin and an upper strata literally turned vampiric through the mechanism of corporate husbandry. So much to think about here but most of all, I always appreciate a cautionary tale about not reading and understanding the Terms of Service and remembering that if it sounds too good to be true, you're the product. In this case, they wanted blood. Also, if the cheese isn't real... for the love of all that is good in the world, IT'S A TRAP! DON'T GO!!
I will read the next. A very good entry in Amazon Originals Stories.
This story somehow hit me as a bit of horror. I mean, I find the things people are capable of doing to other people more terrifying than made-up monsters. A society in ruin and an upper strata literally turned vampiric through the mechanism of corporate husbandry. So much to think about here but most of all, I always appreciate a cautionary tale about not reading and understanding the Terms of Service and remembering that if it sounds too good to be true, you're the product. In this case, they wanted blood. Also, if the cheese isn't real... for the love of all that is good in the world, IT'S A TRAP! DON'T GO!!
I will read the next. A very good entry in Amazon Originals Stories.
June 2, 2021
Young Blood and his Angel
This story was not what I was expecting. It turned out to be different and much better. It would make a great film or better still, TV show. I'm not going to spoil it for you, readers have to find out for themselves. It is a millennial dream turned nightmare, a smart, biting satire with truth. The author is the co-author of the Marvel film Ant Man and the Wasp, which I loved. I read this book using immersion reading while listening to the audiobook version. The narrators perfectly fit the material and brought the perfect balance of emotion and snark that was needed. An excellent story.
This story was not what I was expecting. It turned out to be different and much better. It would make a great film or better still, TV show. I'm not going to spoil it for you, readers have to find out for themselves. It is a millennial dream turned nightmare, a smart, biting satire with truth. The author is the co-author of the Marvel film Ant Man and the Wasp, which I loved. I read this book using immersion reading while listening to the audiobook version. The narrators perfectly fit the material and brought the perfect balance of emotion and snark that was needed. An excellent story.
February 20, 2020
Awesome
This book is not my normal genre, I tend to read more history and chick lit stuff. However, I thought it was awesome, thought provoking, and timely. It is a short read that sucks you in before you know it. This is a must read!
This book is not my normal genre, I tend to read more history and chick lit stuff. However, I thought it was awesome, thought provoking, and timely. It is a short read that sucks you in before you know it. This is a must read!
March 30, 2020
Good book
Interesting and scary idea that also seems too realistic. Enjoyed the characters and the story was well written. Would recommend.
Interesting and scary idea that also seems too realistic. Enjoyed the characters and the story was well written. Would recommend.
October 25, 2022
A fountain of youth.... or a process of draining the blood from the youth.... or harvesting the life out of people under 35.... crazy shit! This book was so weird and dark I don't want to finish this short series.
February 21, 2020
I love the fresh approach to character and narrative that this book takes. It was an unexpected surprise and I'm lucky I got an early copy. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for something new in both dramatic and sci-fi fiction.
May 29, 2021
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It totally sucks that Frankie died, but considering Billy didn't I'm kind of anxious to see what will happen next. Especially since he has his heart set on revenge against Dr. Finch.
3.5 stars
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It totally sucks that Frankie died, but considering Billy didn't I'm kind of anxious to see what will happen next. Especially since he has his heart set on revenge against Dr. Finch.
3.5 stars
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February 22, 2020
Merely compiling these pages, these dueling accounts of the rise and fall of Luna, is an act of war. And you—you, out there, reading this? Merely sifting through these pages makes you complicit. It makes you one of us.
So, I guess . . . welcome to the revolution.
Before going any further, I wanted to make note that this book (at least at the time of this review) is available on Kindle Unlimited to read and listen to for free. This was the medium I chose to read/listened this book.
At the time of this review, this book is still very newly released. I didn't initially realize this was an Amazon Original Story (or that Amazon had started doing original stories), but it was overall an interesting read. It makes you think about life around you a bit more. It did for me at least.
The fact that there were written accounts of the characters and general narrative was a unique, fresh approach was enticing for me. In addition, if choosing to listen to the book, there were different people reading each of the main characters, which was wonderful. It's the first book I've listened to that's done that shifting perspective read aloud.
I did feel the characters whined a little too often, but given the situation they were in and the nature of the story, it could be argued that it wasn't actually excessive. However, in the same respect, I found that despite complaining, worrying, and whining frequently, it didn't necessarily translate outside of the characters written thought and into the events of the story as quickly as one would think they potentially should have. That's just my stance on it, though.
What got us to the second date was a joke.
Bottom line, overall a good book, especially if you're interested in listening to it. Unfortunately due to being a shorter story, you'll find yourself gobbling the content quickly. I do hope they decide to make a sequel, the way the story concludes, there's certainly room for another book, even if it doesn't continue about Young Blood itself.
I’m not a fighter. In the heat of the moment, all I know how to do is make my eyes all squinty and let the fists fly. We’re talking windmill shit, just flailing in the general direction of the bad guy in the hope of doing some damage.
January 31, 2022
Ah yes, once again a woman (actually more than that) had to be killed off for the man to reach his potential and take over her revolution... Really disliked that part. Frankie would have been the better choice, she would have saved the world single-handedly. But I mean we all know the straight white dude who was super happy where he was and completely content ignoring all the horrible truths is the better choice for saving the world than the woman who was hands on and literally started the revolution.
Aside from that the book is very engaging, especially since it's so short. The three perspectives really added something to the story and the writing is pretty great. It's a little cliché and sometimes corny, but overall a decent read.
Aside from that the book is very engaging, especially since it's so short. The three perspectives really added something to the story and the writing is pretty great. It's a little cliché and sometimes corny, but overall a decent read.
December 2, 2020
This is a fascinating short read. I highly recommend it.
What would you do if in your early 20s, postgrad, you were offered to live debt-free, loans canceled, and foods and such taken care of, for 7 years...and all you would have to do is give blood every week? I would do that. And the residents of Luna farm did that, but who knows if it was the best course of action?
I think the premise of this is quite interesting, giving up young blood for the financial freedom of not being bothered with debt. Its a good short story.
So thankful for these short novels/stories. This one would be so interesting if it ever happened in real life.
What would you do if in your early 20s, postgrad, you were offered to live debt-free, loans canceled, and foods and such taken care of, for 7 years...and all you would have to do is give blood every week? I would do that. And the residents of Luna farm did that, but who knows if it was the best course of action?
I think the premise of this is quite interesting, giving up young blood for the financial freedom of not being bothered with debt. Its a good short story.
So thankful for these short novels/stories. This one would be so interesting if it ever happened in real life.
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February 17, 2024I was "reading" this book for ~5 months and really didn't make that much progress - while I liked the premise fine, the writing and plot never captured my interest. I will give it a LOT of credit that, after having heard of Woman at Point Zero elsewhere, its unexpected mention in this book was the final push I needed to read THAT book, which I'm really glad I did!
October 20, 2021
This is an interesting and creepy (in a fascinating way) story about a realistic, dystopian future. Part of a three-story series, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the rest of the stories extend on what's been started in this.
July 17, 2025
Young Blood by Andrew Barrer is a fast-paced and darkly funny story with sharp dialogue and a fresh, edgy tone. Its unique premise and emotional depth kept me hooked, balancing action, mystery, and heart in a way that felt original and compelling.
April 28, 2020
Fun and short dystopian read filled with satire about today's world. And there was a reference to House of Leaves! I wouldn't rate this a complete four stars but a 3.5 rounded up.
August 3, 2020
A fast reading near-future dystopian novella (that hits every beat right on cue) wherein young people are farmed for the age-defying quality of their blood. AYCE organic avocados, tantric sex, & sustainably sourced everything--what could possibly go wrong? After a wannabe lawyer makes the fatal error of starting a book club, everything. Chaos ensues.
October 18, 2021
This is a pretty generic utopian-dystopia story, as far as I can say. Frankly, I don't remember much of it after two weeks. I did like the story, and parts of it were original and shocking and entertaining, but at the same time, I wasn't wowed enough to snap up the sequel right away. I may continue the series at some point, if I have nothing better in my immediate TBR. This isn't, however, a series, that I can say for sure I'll return to.
April 15, 2020
How do you get a post-millennial to agree to anything? Just put a big old "Terms and Agreements" with a big "I agree" button and boom...you've got a human blood farm.
Not just Post-Millennial tho. Because we all think big business would not DARE try to screw with us. We're entitled to be treated extremely well, or else we'll make a fuss and go viral and take down ANYONE.
Of course if things keep getting worse...that power dynamic might be an illusion. A LOT of things might turn out to be an illusion.
So says Barrer. Well.
Novella free to listen to if you got Prime and worth it.
Not just Post-Millennial tho. Because we all think big business would not DARE try to screw with us. We're entitled to be treated extremely well, or else we'll make a fuss and go viral and take down ANYONE.
Of course if things keep getting worse...that power dynamic might be an illusion. A LOT of things might turn out to be an illusion.
So says Barrer. Well.
Novella free to listen to if you got Prime and worth it.
May 17, 2022
Decent amazon prime read. The concept is so compelling I feel the author could of done a bit more with it, but it is a trilogy so maybe it'll get better.
Basic premise: when the world discovers using the blood of young people [18-35 ish] can slow the aging process, older people are lining up for this youth treatment. So of course a farm of young people is created to use them as blood bags for about 10 years. In a dwindling job market, scarce resources in a future created by ignoring climate change, young people are signing up. They do get student loan forgiveness, free rent, food, amenities and more. But is the price worth their freedom?
Basic premise: when the world discovers using the blood of young people [18-35 ish] can slow the aging process, older people are lining up for this youth treatment. So of course a farm of young people is created to use them as blood bags for about 10 years. In a dwindling job market, scarce resources in a future created by ignoring climate change, young people are signing up. They do get student loan forgiveness, free rent, food, amenities and more. But is the price worth their freedom?
November 15, 2023
SPOILER ALERT!
This book is a reflection on what is happening in the world today: factory farming breeds disease and ultimately infects humans. Not only is meat unnecessary but it is also unhealthy and those who eat vegan have largely better health. Humans are paying for their own death just like how the leaders in this book paid for the blood that ultimately ended them.
This book is a reflection on what is happening in the world today: factory farming breeds disease and ultimately infects humans. Not only is meat unnecessary but it is also unhealthy and those who eat vegan have largely better health. Humans are paying for their own death just like how the leaders in this book paid for the blood that ultimately ended them.
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March 23, 2020
I thought this was a refreshing novel. It was laid out in a cool way, a very easy plot to follow, a very easy book to read. I enjoyed it. My biggest takeaway is probably that it's a bit predictable but it's so interesting in layout and world building that you will finish it anyway!
July 4, 2021
Good First Choice
I started off writing this review with good stuff first and then negative at the end. Then I found myself blending the positive and negative - because truly, sometimes the negative stuff turned into positive - which is why this story is definitely worthy of a 5 star. I just don't like short stories.
It is well written. I think I found 1 or 2 flaws - not typos, but the kind of writing mistake you make when you decide to re-write a sentence or paragraph that was edited already - and don't go back over and re-edit. I find all these flaws in self published books that are so plentiful and glaring - I can't stay focused. As I said almost no flaws, in that regard.
The author tells the story from 3 points of views. I'm not certain how I didn't pick that up at first but it's that I couldn't tell at first the story was being written from 3 points of view made me feel a little disjointed at first - and annoyed. But by the time I got to the 4th chapter, or the 2nd narrative from the first character - I caught the groove and it was really good.
I wish the author had spent more time in developing each character, and more details on the reason behind the blood part of this story, before digging in the meat of the story. This is what jarred me the most. It was dive in and never mind the fine details. This probably a bonus for some readers but it's a reason why I don't like short stories. This story while book length, I suppose, was very short.
[POSSIBLE SPOILER]
It occurred to me fairly early on there was probably only one way to end this story properly and believably - and that would probably end in Romeo and Juliet. To be fair, maybe that was the author's intent since each character wrote in a manner of "fatality." That said it ended a little differently than I expected - so a surprising ending is always good versus predictable ending! [END SPOILER ALERT]
What I truly liked about this story was that the author did an outstanding job about voicing the thoughts of the female character but also the two separate male characters. So good that if I didn't know better I would have thought a different author wrote for the female - especially when she was describing a trauma in her past. It was amazing spot on in description and impact and emotions. I know...it triggered me a bit - it was so realistic.
So over all it was a really unusual story - good but a little short, for me, as a dystopian genre.
I started off writing this review with good stuff first and then negative at the end. Then I found myself blending the positive and negative - because truly, sometimes the negative stuff turned into positive - which is why this story is definitely worthy of a 5 star. I just don't like short stories.
It is well written. I think I found 1 or 2 flaws - not typos, but the kind of writing mistake you make when you decide to re-write a sentence or paragraph that was edited already - and don't go back over and re-edit. I find all these flaws in self published books that are so plentiful and glaring - I can't stay focused. As I said almost no flaws, in that regard.
The author tells the story from 3 points of views. I'm not certain how I didn't pick that up at first but it's that I couldn't tell at first the story was being written from 3 points of view made me feel a little disjointed at first - and annoyed. But by the time I got to the 4th chapter, or the 2nd narrative from the first character - I caught the groove and it was really good.
I wish the author had spent more time in developing each character, and more details on the reason behind the blood part of this story, before digging in the meat of the story. This is what jarred me the most. It was dive in and never mind the fine details. This probably a bonus for some readers but it's a reason why I don't like short stories. This story while book length, I suppose, was very short.
[POSSIBLE SPOILER]
It occurred to me fairly early on there was probably only one way to end this story properly and believably - and that would probably end in Romeo and Juliet. To be fair, maybe that was the author's intent since each character wrote in a manner of "fatality." That said it ended a little differently than I expected - so a surprising ending is always good versus predictable ending! [END SPOILER ALERT]
What I truly liked about this story was that the author did an outstanding job about voicing the thoughts of the female character but also the two separate male characters. So good that if I didn't know better I would have thought a different author wrote for the female - especially when she was describing a trauma in her past. It was amazing spot on in description and impact and emotions. I know...it triggered me a bit - it was so realistic.
So over all it was a really unusual story - good but a little short, for me, as a dystopian genre.
March 24, 2020
Young Blood is a good, quick read. If I could give it a "3+", I would. Definitely not quite a 4, but I enjoyed the read.
Set in a near-ish future, the setting is the most interesting thing about this novel. Near-ish, as in near enough to our current world that not much of technology, world affairs, or anything of the sort is different, but things have gotten generally worse. Not much detail is spent regarding the "outside" world, which does not really matter to the actual story. What does matter is that the current climate is enough to convince young people to leave normal life for life at Luna farm, an early retirement community of sorts, where members of the community pursue various hobbies, participate in physical activity, purchase only sustainable clothing and organic produce, party every night, and are encouraged to date freely. The one thing they are asked to do is take daily vitamins and give blood, which is sold as a "medicine". In this future, blood transfusions have been marketed to help prevent aging. The mechanics of this are not heavily explained, but blood is a commodity to the rich. Luna is one of four farms that are all included in a large experiment to explore various styles of farming humans for blood. Some detail of this experiment is explained in one chapter, but I wish there were more. The Luna members are under the impression that they are part of a community, not rats in a science experiment. This is the story of their enlightenment regarding their situation.
The story is told through three main perspectives: Dr. Allen Finch, Billy Cantor, and Frankie Halifax. Dr. Finch is the "caretaker" in the eyes of the Luna community members, and head of the science experiment. Billy and Frankie are both members of the Luna community. My biggest complaint with the book is the characters. Billy and Frankie are cliche and predictable. This is not necessarily something that ruins the book; in fact, the book feels easily consumable. Not too deep where there are many questions that are leftover, but also not too shallow that it is boring. There is just the right amount of depth for a nice, easy read, that is well-written and moves along quickly.
Set in a near-ish future, the setting is the most interesting thing about this novel. Near-ish, as in near enough to our current world that not much of technology, world affairs, or anything of the sort is different, but things have gotten generally worse. Not much detail is spent regarding the "outside" world, which does not really matter to the actual story. What does matter is that the current climate is enough to convince young people to leave normal life for life at Luna farm, an early retirement community of sorts, where members of the community pursue various hobbies, participate in physical activity, purchase only sustainable clothing and organic produce, party every night, and are encouraged to date freely. The one thing they are asked to do is take daily vitamins and give blood, which is sold as a "medicine". In this future, blood transfusions have been marketed to help prevent aging. The mechanics of this are not heavily explained, but blood is a commodity to the rich. Luna is one of four farms that are all included in a large experiment to explore various styles of farming humans for blood. Some detail of this experiment is explained in one chapter, but I wish there were more. The Luna members are under the impression that they are part of a community, not rats in a science experiment. This is the story of their enlightenment regarding their situation.
The story is told through three main perspectives: Dr. Allen Finch, Billy Cantor, and Frankie Halifax. Dr. Finch is the "caretaker" in the eyes of the Luna community members, and head of the science experiment. Billy and Frankie are both members of the Luna community. My biggest complaint with the book is the characters. Billy and Frankie are cliche and predictable. This is not necessarily something that ruins the book; in fact, the book feels easily consumable. Not too deep where there are many questions that are leftover, but also not too shallow that it is boring. There is just the right amount of depth for a nice, easy read, that is well-written and moves along quickly.
March 27, 2020
This is a sort of story you've probably seen before, such as with Parts: The Clonus Horror or 2005's The Island, except without the cloning angle. An isolated paradise retreat for young people is really a prison with a nasty fate awaiting its inhabitants.
The nice thing about this much-updated take on an old idea is that it doesn't attempt in any way to hide what's really going on, or save anything for a surprise twist ending. Told in alternating diary entries from three characters, with titles like "The Life and Death of Billy Cantor" and "The Last Will and Testament of Dr. Allen Finch", you know exactly where this story is going, and how it will end, and the drama is in seeing how we get there. And it's full of drama, tension, tragedy, and pathos. I liked it.
The only nitpick I can think of is that the young people in this future community, who are called "Post-Millennials", are clearly modeled after real-world Millennials -- complete with trends, preferences, and activities commonly ascribed to this group -- and Dr. Finch, a member of the previous generation, has a disdain for Post-Millennials akin to what we often see today for modern-day Millennials. However, the generation prior to Post-Millennials, to which Dr. Finch belongs in this future time, must be Millennials! Yet Dr. Finch acts like a stereotypical Boomer. Here, I think, is well-illustrated the folly of generational stereotyping, if nothing else.
The nice thing about this much-updated take on an old idea is that it doesn't attempt in any way to hide what's really going on, or save anything for a surprise twist ending. Told in alternating diary entries from three characters, with titles like "The Life and Death of Billy Cantor" and "The Last Will and Testament of Dr. Allen Finch", you know exactly where this story is going, and how it will end, and the drama is in seeing how we get there. And it's full of drama, tension, tragedy, and pathos. I liked it.
The only nitpick I can think of is that the young people in this future community, who are called "Post-Millennials", are clearly modeled after real-world Millennials -- complete with trends, preferences, and activities commonly ascribed to this group -- and Dr. Finch, a member of the previous generation, has a disdain for Post-Millennials akin to what we often see today for modern-day Millennials. However, the generation prior to Post-Millennials, to which Dr. Finch belongs in this future time, must be Millennials! Yet Dr. Finch acts like a stereotypical Boomer. Here, I think, is well-illustrated the folly of generational stereotyping, if nothing else.
August 10, 2021
As technology advances, scientist discover a way to turn blood plasma from youngster into the fountain of youth for other humans in this near future sci-fi dystopia by Andrew Barrer. Billy Cantor, Hallie Hallifax, and Dr. Allan Finch describe their involvement in the destruction of Luna, a commune designed and maintained by a pharmacological company cashing in on the growing need for blood. I'm not a big fan of the trifecta approach as it often breaks the growing tension or emotional investment in the story but it is a logical way to give multiple perspectives on the material. [As a bonus the audio narration is done by three different performers so there is never confusion about who is saying what. It's a cleaner presentation than this style normally receives and I appreciate it.] At any rate, the story seems grounded and well thought out. It is reminiscent of other science fiction work like Jurassic Park, Logan's Run, Brave New World, or The Clonus Horror but there are unexpected scenes to get across the recycled points and everything is wrapped in millennial snark. It doesn't develop the ideas fully and some of the phrasing is pedestrian. Still, it works in the abbreviated format and I'll check out the rest of the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 13, 2021
Pretty interesting start
In an alternate version of our current reality, it is discovered that the blood of millennials can be harvested and transfused into the elderly to basically work as a fountain of youth. So what do the scientists behind this discovery do? They create human farms, which are supposed to be utopian societies where millennials are allowed to live cost free until the age of 35 at which point their blood is no longer good for harvesting. Oh, and to incentivize this further, their college debt is paid off and the place where they go to live is 100% sustainable with zero carbon footprint! What millennial would say no? All they have to do is agree to let their blood be drawn on a regular basis.
Once inside, though, Frankie Halifax discovers that things aren't as idyllic as promised and she wants out. But how?
Part Truman Show, part True Blood, and part Divergent, this was a pretty fun and quick read. Parts 2 & 3 are also available and I'm sure I'll get to those in pretty short order.
In an alternate version of our current reality, it is discovered that the blood of millennials can be harvested and transfused into the elderly to basically work as a fountain of youth. So what do the scientists behind this discovery do? They create human farms, which are supposed to be utopian societies where millennials are allowed to live cost free until the age of 35 at which point their blood is no longer good for harvesting. Oh, and to incentivize this further, their college debt is paid off and the place where they go to live is 100% sustainable with zero carbon footprint! What millennial would say no? All they have to do is agree to let their blood be drawn on a regular basis.
Once inside, though, Frankie Halifax discovers that things aren't as idyllic as promised and she wants out. But how?
Part Truman Show, part True Blood, and part Divergent, this was a pretty fun and quick read. Parts 2 & 3 are also available and I'm sure I'll get to those in pretty short order.
June 22, 2020
Just okay.
Interesting concept, well written, just not for me. I’m not much for dystopian futures but I gave this a whirl. The youth of the future is being drained of their blood to keep those privileged rich old people alive and young for as long as possible. Of course they are. These things never end well. Told from three different perspectives the story of Young Blood is the story of a revolution forming. I wish I liked this better I really do. It might be the fact that this is a short story, but it was just a few scenes in the life of these three individuals pieced together to tell a story that felt incomplete. Don’t get me wrong this is a cohesive and complete story, just think more could of been explored. That’s a lot to ask for in a short story. Even though in the end this really wasn’t for me I’m glad I read it.
Interesting concept, well written, just not for me. I’m not much for dystopian futures but I gave this a whirl. The youth of the future is being drained of their blood to keep those privileged rich old people alive and young for as long as possible. Of course they are. These things never end well. Told from three different perspectives the story of Young Blood is the story of a revolution forming. I wish I liked this better I really do. It might be the fact that this is a short story, but it was just a few scenes in the life of these three individuals pieced together to tell a story that felt incomplete. Don’t get me wrong this is a cohesive and complete story, just think more could of been explored. That’s a lot to ask for in a short story. Even though in the end this really wasn’t for me I’m glad I read it.
March 11, 2020
Interesting Audible original told only from the "written last will and testaments" of the three main characters. It's an interesting way to tell of a story - go backwards in the telling.
It took me a minute to understand what was happening, and the explanations of the "farming communities" was necessary, but a bit out there in the beginning. But, it built from there and was surprisingly, emotionally compelling. It is a very quick dive into a character depth that is not usually there in such a short story. You REALLY feel for Frankie and Billy. Much more than I would have thought possible.
Very original.
It took me a minute to understand what was happening, and the explanations of the "farming communities" was necessary, but a bit out there in the beginning. But, it built from there and was surprisingly, emotionally compelling. It is a very quick dive into a character depth that is not usually there in such a short story. You REALLY feel for Frankie and Billy. Much more than I would have thought possible.
Very original.
August 25, 2020
A quick, efficient, and direct rendering of a smart and spare story in a world I'd like to explore further. Andrew Barrer's success as a script-writer is the background against which I need to think about the book; ideally, this story would be something I'd watch in six or eight episodes, with a curious and fascinating near-future America sketched in by the powers that dress and design sets.
Ultimately I like a meatier book better, but that doesn't change the appeal of Young Blood. It's a vampire book that's not a vampire book, which works for me - I'm not much of an urban fantasy reader. It reminds me of Max Barry and Chuck Palahniuk. Solid and observant. Recommended.
Ultimately I like a meatier book better, but that doesn't change the appeal of Young Blood. It's a vampire book that's not a vampire book, which works for me - I'm not much of an urban fantasy reader. It reminds me of Max Barry and Chuck Palahniuk. Solid and observant. Recommended.
June 13, 2021
Solid 3.5 for me. I really liked the concept of this book and the plot was relatively solid. However, the characters and Barrer's way of carrying out the plot had some pretty big weaknesses. Barrer's writing felt very out of touch with the young generation he was trying to represent in this and really missed the mark on writing a believable female perspective which was 1 of the 3 perspectives we had in this book. If these books weren't short I don't think I would have moved on to the second book and I honestly might have stopped mid-way in this book. However, the concept was compelling enough and it was short enough that I went on to the second book.
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