The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. CareyMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, this book did almost everything right. The plot was good, and I had no idea how it would end. Usually everyone dies or there is a wonderfully happy ending. This book surprised me, and I loved it.
The character development was excellent. You love Melanie right away and wonder what is going on with this kid's life. You hate the doctor, because she totally deserves it even though she is the only one trying to save humanity.
There was no real romance in the book and the adventure is not romanticized either. It's gross and dirty. I generally don't like gross and dirty, but it does add to the story. The only love relationship is the one between a student and a teacher, and it lasts to the very end.
Overall, it felt realistic, as realistic as you can get in such a dystopian future.
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