Author: Joe Treasure
Publisher: Clink Street Publishing
Release Date: April 4, 2017
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewer: Jessica Higgins
Interesting concept for a dystopian novel to turn to Jane Eyre.
After an airborne virus attacks the world, Jason tries to flee London to his country estate when his wife and unborn child succumb to the virus. Jason himself becomes infected, but he manages to be one of the few survivors of the virus. His nephew seems to be immune to it. After he arrives at his estate, there are already people living there, but they end up taking care of Jason so that he makes a recovery. But now he must learn to live a new way with people he didn’t plan to spend the remainder of his life with.
In the distant future, a new society has emerged that regards the book Jane Eyre as the new way of life. Agnes belongs to the society, but thinks outside of the rules, which ends up earning her imprisonment. After she manages to escape, she finds a bit of freedom, but must decide on the true course of her life.
I think this book has promise, but it just took a really long time to get into. The story is told from alternating viewpoints of Jason and Agnes, but it can get confusing because they are at different times. I was more drawn to Jason’s story as I enjoy post-apocalyptic literature and the virus aspect was really interesting, even if the supporting characters got on my nerves a bit. If you are looking for something a little different or like Jane Eyre, this may be for you.
There is some strong language throughout as well as several implied sex scenes, however nothing is really graphic.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. The views and opinions expressed within are my own.
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