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Book Review of Oryx and Crake (MaddAddam, Bk 1)

Oryx and Crake (MaddAddam, Bk 1)
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Helpful Score: 2


I really liked this book, but it was a little different than other books I read. It's set in the future and is told in flashbacks but the beginning is a little confusing as to what is going on. The end brings everything together and that is why I gave it 5 stars. The world they live in is terrible and depressing, but so interesting. Atwood creates a wonderfully creative world and inventions of different animals, ideas, and people. The story hits some nasty subjects, like child prostitution and Atwood doesn't shy away from giving details. Despite that I still liked the book and look forward to reading her other books.