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How I Live Now

How I Live Now

DystopianPost-Apocalyptic
Pages
194
Published
2012
Language
English

Synopsis

Fifteen-year-old Daisy is sent from New York to stay with relatives in the English countryside. Her visit takes a dramatic turn when war breaks out, forcing her and her cousins to fend for themselves on a remote farm. Amidst the chaos and isolation, Daisy discovers a unique connection with her cousins, navigating a world turned upside down.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkTenseEmotionalReflective
Coming of AgeSurvivalFish Out of Water

Genres

Dystopian Post-Apocalyptic Young Adult Literary Fiction Romance

Authors

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Boa Mistura

Boa Mistura is the author behind the compelling novel How I Live Now. If you enjoy stories that explore deep human connection and the challenges of growing up, you'll want to pick this one up.

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Meg Rosoff

American children's author based in London. Winner of the Astrid Lindgren Prize.

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Xohana Bastida Calvo

Xohana Bastida Calvo wrote the young adult novel How I Live Now. She's known for her thoughtful stories that explore big ideas.

Characters

Miss DaisyProtagonist
All characters in How I Live Now

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