Wow. I actually lost sleep with this one. It’s just brilliant. Lots of pop references which I enjoyed, love the fact that Sir David is viewed as highly as he should be. There are references from most of the past decades. The characters are just wonderful, so full of depth. I adore the way it is written in the past and the present, in letter form, book form and even text format. It will really capture the imagination of anyone who reads it, while also giving a stark warning - be wary of too much tech!
Kid, Eliza and Pas are such a tight bunch having been through so much together, to have that kind of friendship is a blessing.
I really hope this is the first of many books by this author, because they clearly have a flair for writing and drawing the reader in.
Absolutely loved it!!
Amanda O'Dwyer, A LoveReading Amabassador
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An adventure that also raises questions about our impact on the environment and the consequences of our actions on future generations. I like this book and enjoyed getting to know the characters.
‘KID: A History of the Future’ is a science-fiction that follows teen Joshua Jones, aka ‘Kid’ in a world where Virtual Reality has become actual Reality for millions, with those left living in the pollution, climate change and terroism-devastated wastelands that were once our major cities known as Offliners. Discovering an old phone that allows him to communicate with Isabel Parry, a teen living in 2021, Kid might just be able to change the world.
Combining time travel and the butterfly effect, this book has a very interesting concept. I fell into the Kid’s world immediately and I think that the author has done a brilliant job at creating a backstory and environment for the story to take place. I like the idea of The Upload and how that could have been sold as a brilliant lifestyle.... Read Full Review
