Saturday, October 18, 2014

Earth Girl

http://slpl.sdp.sirsi.net/client/catalog/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1227442/one?qu=earth+girl+%2F+janet+edwards&te=ILSEarth Girl by Janet Edwards
263 Pages

Krista R. had previously reviewed this book and I read it based upon her recommendation.  Thus I'll keep the synopsis brief.  Jarra is one of those few individuals who are unable live off earth.  They remain on Earth, which is now a backwater and those who can't leave are referred to derogatorily as "Apes".  Upon turning 18, she decides to follow her love of history and study on Earth, but pretending to be from off world, so that she won't be discriminated against. 

The book was interesting and Edwards created a new world from an old planet.  There were only two criticisms I had.  Firstly,  Edwards tended to be a bit repetitive at times, with Jarra's insecurities.  Secondly,  the font chosen by the publisher is awful.  The type is small and odd. 

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