The Extraordinary Colors of Auden Dare by Zillah Bethell, 339 pages. Feiwell and Friends (Macmillan), 2018. $17. Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: EL – OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Auden Dare cannot see colors. When he follows the clues in a note left to him by his deceased uncle, he stumbles upon a robot and a machine that he hopes will solve his sight disease. But there are bigger problems going on. The world is in a war over the shortage of water. Constantly dealing with thirst, Auden and his friend must figure out the robot’s purpose and a way to get the machine working.
This is a futuristic dystopian novel. It has the elements of good science-fiction. A future world in turmoil. A medical issue in need of curing. A government agency on the trail. A likable robot. It’s fast faced. The only negative is that this author tries to pack too much into one story, making it convoluted at times. I would have liked the story more if it had focused on the water shortage or the color disease, but not both. If you need to beef up your science fiction offerings, this is a reasonable choice. Otherwise, pass.
Valerie McEnroe, Media Specialist
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