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Riddley Walker
Riddley Walker
Author: Russell Hoban
Set in a postapocalyptic England, this classic tells the tale of one 12-year-old boy and his journey through the ruins of civilization. — After the death of his father in an accident, Riddley must become a man. But his inquiring mind and strange ways set him apart from his people, and when he discovers a relic of the old time, he sets in motion a...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780671701277
ISBN-10: 0671701274
Publication Date: 4/1990
Pages: 220
Edition: 1st Summit
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2.8 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Summit Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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One of favorite books ever, though I only recently discovered it. A post-apocalyptic England, more than 2,000 years after the "1 Big 1," when the world is no more advanced than a second Iron Age and written English has changed considerably, become more phonetic and simpler. The characters are outstanding, the world is completely believable, the language is addictive and delightful, and any intelligent reader willing to put a little effort into understanding the many layers of this telling and the nuances of the book's language will be amply rewarded. I gave this book one committed read, and it is now obsessing me.
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