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This was climate fiction, but I found the most compelling part of the story was its realism. The author describes a future climate based on the scientific specifics... a projection of what might happen in North America and the rest of the world if we wait too long to deal with rising CO2. Throw in a technological setback, which is also a realistic possibility, and we'd be looking at a very different world. The biggest factor is hurricanes... as in Category 7.
"Hurricane Iota struck Houston carry ...more
"Hurricane Iota struck Houston carry ...more
The year is 2099 and hordes of people are migrating north to escape intense heat and drought that has turned some areas into deserts. This story follows three different groups of people in the American Midwest and Canada as they deal with the extreme weather and more. The situation for humans is worsened by a technological attack that leaves much of the civilized world without electricity or internet.
The portrayal of the individual characters as they deal with the unravelling of society was fa ...more
The portrayal of the individual characters as they deal with the unravelling of society was fa ...more
Since we are decades late in seriously addressing climate change I wondered whether this book would reflect the urgency of our global warming status. And it did, very well The author graphically shows what might happen to North America if we continue to go slow on conserving the environment. In 2099 huge powerful hurricanes dominate much of the world and the story involves climate refugees struggling to get north, away from the worst effects of Category 7 storms. For me, it was a page turner and
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Enjoyed this a lot. Hard Sci-Fi with a realistic look at what current climate trends could do to North America by 2099. Interesting characters, especially a sentient A.I. named 'Searcher.' Would recommend to anyone interested in some fresh climate fiction that covers some new ground.
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This taut, fast moving novel is set in 2099 with fierce heat gripping the earth. It follows characters who are fleeing north to escape powerful and frequent hurricanes floods and extreme drought. Canada has adopted some draconian measures to block their passage, and trial and tribulations confront those who dare to attempt a border crossing.
Another group seeks refuge in high elevations of the Rockies where it is a bit cooler and less prone to hurricanes. But they must cross a gauntlet in the ...more
Another group seeks refuge in high elevations of the Rockies where it is a bit cooler and less prone to hurricanes. But they must cross a gauntlet in the ...more
Fascinating science/climate fiction set in the not too distant future with nations of the world failing to head off rapid climate change. Extreme storms, much worse than we have today, especially the hurricanes. Great, fast moving story with plenty of human interest along with the science.
The book description says 'A Vivid Glimpse of a Possible Future: Powerful hurricanes dominate Earth’s weather in 2099 as global temperatures soar.'
And I thought the novel did exactly that. I liked it a lot, especially the visual imagery
and I think it would make a good movie.
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And I thought the novel did exactly that. I liked it a lot, especially the visual imagery
and I think it would make a good movie.
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Mar 28, 2025
Tenkara Smart
marked it as to-read
Apr 05, 2025
Linda
marked it as to-read
