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Awake in the Floating City
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I was given access to an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley!
I went back and forth on whether to give this book four or five stars, but ended up choosing five because I know that it will make me think - about caregiving, climate change, family structures, death, burial, art - for so long. There isn't much love more than a book that opens up little parts of the world for me that I've never considered.
This book takes place at some point in the future as unprecedented rain has left San Fransisco uninhabitable. With her family and friends gone to other countries and states, Bo still cannot leave. She cannot bring herself to let go of the only home she's ever known, even if she can't recognize it anymore. To pay the bills and keep her busy, she signs a contract to be a caretaker for Mia, a 130-year-old woman who lives in her building.
As their friendship grows, Bo gets a glimpse into Mia's past, her marriage, her interests, and her relationship with her daughter. Mia's life inspires Bo to work on a project to serve as a memorial for Mia when she is gone. But as it turns out, the project is much bigger. It's a way to bring those still left in the city together and grieve everything they have lost.
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"Awake in The Floating City" is such a moving and yet simplistic book. It reads almost like an essay, without too much flourish and too many subplots. It feels raw and real, although parts of the story give off almost a dystopian feel. Of the 41 books I have read this year, often full of love and sadness, this is only the second one to bring me to tears.
I ABSOLUTELY encourage you to add this to your TBR list for its release on May 13,2025. If you're a fan of contemporary fiction and endearing friendships, you're sure to enjoy.
I went back and forth on whether to give this book four or five stars, but ended up choosing five because I know that it will make me think - about caregiving, climate change, family structures, death, burial, art - for so long. There isn't much love more than a book that opens up little parts of the world for me that I've never considered.
This book takes place at some point in the future as unprecedented rain has left San Fransisco uninhabitable. With her family and friends gone to other countries and states, Bo still cannot leave. She cannot bring herself to let go of the only home she's ever known, even if she can't recognize it anymore. To pay the bills and keep her busy, she signs a contract to be a caretaker for Mia, a 130-year-old woman who lives in her building.
As their friendship grows, Bo gets a glimpse into Mia's past, her marriage, her interests, and her relationship with her daughter. Mia's life inspires Bo to work on a project to serve as a memorial for Mia when she is gone. But as it turns out, the project is much bigger. It's a way to bring those still left in the city together and grieve everything they have lost.
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"Awake in The Floating City" is such a moving and yet simplistic book. It reads almost like an essay, without too much flourish and too many subplots. It feels raw and real, although parts of the story give off almost a dystopian feel. Of the 41 books I have read this year, often full of love and sadness, this is only the second one to bring me to tears.
I ABSOLUTELY encourage you to add this to your TBR list for its release on May 13,2025. If you're a fan of contemporary fiction and endearing friendships, you're sure to enjoy.
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