One of Us

By Craig Dilouie,

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Book description

Known as "the plague generation" a group of teenagers begin to discover their hidden powers in this shocking post-apocalyptic coming of age story set in 1984.

"This is not a kind book, or a gentle book, or a book that pulls its punches. But it's a powerful book, and it…

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Why read it?

1 author picked One of Us as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved Craig DiLouie's book because it’s a novel that transcends genres. Metaphorically, no matter what you choose, it’ll stand up and fit within the framework that DiLouie has created here.

We get a group of outcasts who struggle to deal with the wider world, and the book asks the reader solid questions about morals, ethics, and the treatment of those we consider ‘different.’

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