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I did end up liking this book, but it could have been considerably condensed. There were multiple pages and pages about how the wind felt and just walking and walking and thinking. Also, I was confused a lot during this book. Im not sure if it was me not understanding, or the author not explaining well enough. I also really didn't like the ending. It almost made the book feel as tho what was the point? 3/5

This book is in a word, astounding.

I literally *just* finished reading it and don't even know where to begin reviewing it. There is so much I want to say but I have also been rendered a little speechless.

Although the book is technically YA I found it to be a very complex and thought provoking exploration of the cyclical and concentric nature of time, space and the human experience, disguised as post- apocalyptic science fiction.

This book was an awesome exploration of the ties that hold people together, even in the worst of circumstances. In a post-apocalyptic world, the few people who remain view the world and their lives very pragmatically. Everything in their lives have a very specific purpose, a means to an end. Things that have no tangible purpose are left and forgotten about. In the magical world, only one can save, but all are tied together in love and friendship.

I think there's probably a lot I missed, and might have to reread it eventually, but I loved this book!

I‘ve only just started Electric Kingdom, but there‘s a dog in it. So here is Claude my bro‘s dog who I am taking care of while bro is in Italy! Claude likes short backyard jaunts, food, playing rough, food, and treats. He reminds me of Wilford Brimley the diabetes, Quaker Oats, Cocoon guy.

Arnold is a great writer but after reading this one, I can only conclude I don‘t really like the stories he tells…even as I recognize they are well-written & deserving of the great reviews and fans they often garner. So, it‘s me, not the story. I loved the opening, it was dramatic, engaging & had me eagerly turning the page. What came after was simply not as compelling in my opinion. So this one was okay but not my favorite.

Dove deep into the TBR stacks and pulled out this YA ARC to read tonight. It‘s described as Station Eleven meets The Fifth Wave. I loved both of those books and if this one is at all like them, it should be a very entertaining read. 🤞

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I also think that the story lacked action. For most of the book, it was just the kids wandering through the woods. Weird because it also lacked description? So, it lacked action and describing details, which is very odd. I did really enjoy the ending and how all the loose ends were tied up and how all those little things you now understood, but to get to that point felt like a long drive.

I am definitely in the mood for something postapocalyptic now

I never posted my February #BookSpinBingo board (too busy looking at all of yours 😂). It was an okay month, but I read a LOT of 3.5* books. The tagged was my favorite read of the month. I'm also still thinking a lot about 1984, but I am not sure I can say I enjoyed it haha

#coverlove and end paper love. I‘m excited to finally receive my signed copy. It was delayed because of weather. This one is not my typical genre, but I love the cover & like to support Arnold (he‘s local & his kid is adorable). My library‘s challenge has a prompt to read something outside of my normal genres, so this will work well.

This is a mind-bendy book that is a bit outside my usual reading jam, but I quite enjoyed it. There were still some things I would have liked to be more definitively explained, but a solid read on the whole. It's based around a bizarre pandemic & the world-building is well done. I got this one from the library, but will be on the lookout for a copy to own, as I see myself rereading this one at some point.

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I don‘t want to give away too much about the plot, but I will say it is sort of circular and kind of trippy (if that makes any sense). It‘s a book that you have to read for yourself. By the time I got to the end, my mind was blown.

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2021/02/08/review-the-electric-kingdom/

A beautifully written, haunting apocalyptic journey. The Electric Kingdom tells the story of a world in the near future ravaged by an apocalyptic pandemic. Carnivorous flies, carrying a deadly Fly Flu, have devastated the world, leaving behind few survivors. The wonderful characters are a group of orphaned young survivors who seek safety, love and answers. The Electric Kingdom is mesmerizing, dark, sad, thought-provoking and strangely hopeful.

The Electric Kingdom by David Arnold was simply amazing! This is one of those rare books where once the last page was turned I immediately wanted to go right back to the beginning and start over again.

Have you heard about BookishFirst.com. Anyone can sign up. Get first look at books, give your opinion, and possibly win a copy of said books. You also earn points and when you collect enough points you can “claim” a book. So I claimed this one. It sounds interesting but didn‘t feel like I would want to pay for it. So yeah free books for me and maybe free books for you too. Be sure to check it out.