The Young World
Published on 29. July 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-349-00193-7 (ISBN)
Description
Welcome to New York, a city ruled by teens.
After a mysterious Sickness wipes out the rest of the population, the young survivors assemble into tightly run tribes. Jefferson, the reluctant leader of the Washington Square tribe, and Donna, the girl he's secretly in love with, have carved out a precarious existence among the chaos. But when another tribe member discovers a clue that may hold the cure to the Sickness, five teens set out on a life-altering road trip to save humankind.
The tribe exchanges gunfire with enemy gangs, escapes cults and militias, braves the wilds of the subway and Central Park . . . and discovers truths they could never have imagined.
After a mysterious Sickness wipes out the rest of the population, the young survivors assemble into tightly run tribes. Jefferson, the reluctant leader of the Washington Square tribe, and Donna, the girl he's secretly in love with, have carved out a precarious existence among the chaos. But when another tribe member discovers a clue that may hold the cure to the Sickness, five teens set out on a life-altering road trip to save humankind.
The tribe exchanges gunfire with enemy gangs, escapes cults and militias, braves the wilds of the subway and Central Park . . . and discovers truths they could never have imagined.
Reviews / Votes
Although this may not be the first time a post-apocalyptic, teenage-run world has been written about, it is one of the best in the genre. Chris Weitz has his finger on the pulse when it comes to cultural references and his fantastically diverse characters pop out of the action-packed pages. Narrated by two protagonists, Jefferson and Donna, this rollercoaster of a story demands to be read in one sitting. Highly recommended. * Booktrust * It is not difficult to imagine this as a punchy, all action blockbuster... The violence is well handled and not too graphic and various ever-changing romantic liaisons are portrayed with realistic angst and tears. The action concludes with a suitable cliff-hanging scenario, and this will be excellent for fans of Hunger Games, Chaos Trilogy and The Faze. -- Stephen King * The School Librarian * The Young World by Chris Weitz is a gripping road trip, as the survivors try to find a cure for humankind. With movie rights already sold, this series could well be the next big thing. -- Sarah Kingsford * Sunday Express * A big, bold adventure, its mix of teen angst and violence is well worn, but enjoyable, and Chris Weitz conveys the deep reservoirs of pain his protagonists are struggling with well. -- Will Salmon * SFX *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: From Fifth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-349-00193-7 (9780349001937)
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Chris Weitz is the director of Twilight: New Moon, A Better Life, About a Boy, The Golden Compass, and American Pie. The Young World is his first novel.