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    The Ark

    By Laura Liddell Nolen

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    There’s a meteor headed for Earth, and there is only one way to survive.

    It’s the final days of earth, and sixteen-year-old Char is right where she belongs: in prison. With her criminal record, she doesn’t qualify for a place on an Ark, one of the five massive bioships designed to protect earth’s survivors during the meteor strike that looks set to destroy the planet. Only a select few will be saved – like her mom, dad, and brother – all of whom have long since turned their backs on Char.

    If she ever wants to redeem herself, Char must use all the tricks of the trade to swindle her way into outer space, where she hopes to reunite with her family, regardless of whether they actually ever want to see her again, or not . . .

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins UK
    Release dateMar 26, 2015
    ISBN9780008113629
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    The Ark
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    Laura Liddell Nolen

    Laura grew up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where she spent an excellent childhood playing make-believe with her two younger brothers. The Ark (2015) is the direct result of those stories and a lifelong devotion to space-themed television. The sequel The Remnant published this year and the third in the trilogy is expected to follow in 2017. Laura has a degree in French and a license to practice law, but both are frozen in carbonite at present. She lives in Texas with her family.

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    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this book. The main character was beautifully flawed and full of depth. I thought the pacing was well designed and the overall story arc compelling. I can’t wait to read the other two books.
    • 3/5
      I'm a fan of Oseman's Heartstopper graphic novels, but I hadn't thought about reading her novels until my wife requested this one from the library, and there it was, just sitting on the table.I was often frustrated by this uneven book: bored because it is overlong and dull at times and irritated that plot developments relied on dumb and forced coincidences. But when we finally got to the characters interacting in meaningful ways, I was quite carried away by the emotions.
    • 5/5
      Rock band and fan stories are common. What sets this apart are several unique and interesting elements. The three band members are straight, Bi, and transgender. Two of them have been friends since fourth grade. One has a secret girlfriend, one has a drinking problem, and one suffers from severe anxiety attacks. Then we get to the fans. Angel has been one since she discovered the band on Youtube early on. She's Muslim, but struggles to keep up with parental expectations, unlike her older brother who's studying to be a doctor. Angel isn't sure what she wants for a future and right now, getting to meet and greet the band is the only thing on her radar. Told in rotating chapters among the band members and Angel, readers are carried toward the night of the big concert that's to be preceded by a meet and greet. The closer the date becomes, the greater the tension, and the more readers learn about the backstory of each character. Add in a chance meeting between Angel and another important character, a complete freakout leading to a near tragedy in a downpour and you have a classic 'compulsively readable story.'
    • 4/5
      The synopsis for The Ark peaked my interest straight away, and it’s definitely a book worth reading. Action packed with fantastic characters, Nolen’s debut book is an outstanding one. The premise is an exciting one – Char is in prison for a robbery she did not commit, her family visit her one more time before they leave on a voyage to a new planet and her mother gives her a gift – a pass to board one of the ships and start a new life. But to do so Char must escape the prison, and her fellow inmates.This book certainly has plenty going on, and is very well written. The story pulls you in bit by bit and you definitely get attached to the characters. You’re never bored reading The Ark, and while there’s plenty of action, that doesn't take away from the character development and plot. It’s the perfect mix of action and emotion.The wonderful characters has got to be my favourite part about The Ark. Char is an unusual character, and she’s one you definitely root for. She’s a really interesting character because although she’s in prison and has done some questionable things, she’s looking for a new start. I liked that idea that not everything is black and white, that the lines between good and bad are a bit blurred in this novel. I liked the way the novel explored her relationship with her parents – I won’t say too much about it – but I love the amount of detail and background that Char has, it really makes her seem believable as a character. I also really liked Isaiah, the fellow inmate who helps Char escape the prison, He’s an old soul and a really great character.If you’re looking for something a bit different in terms of dystopian novels. I’d definitely go for The Ark. It’s an addictive read that will completely suck you in, and have you rooting for Char till the very last page.