Exodus - Julie Bertagna

Exodus is a really special find. The book talks about the nature of humans and our nialhistic behaviour. Basically, it shows us - the generation that is causing the problem - that we will inevitably force the destruction of our future grandchildren and so on. This book is very interesting because we always think of the future as moving forward, and actually, in Julie Bertagna's view, humans will regress and be forced to live at sea, if at all. Mara, the main character in the book, is forced to leave her island and in search of any remaining land on Earth. It's a very epic tale. Mara is soon confronted with the knowledge that her arrival has been foreseen and she is the ...  Read the complete review

Exodus follows the tale of Mara, an islander in 2050, when the world has been flooded. She braces frequent storms and a terrifying life, knowing that one day, her island would drown. Through an ancient gadget called a Cyberwizz, she finds out there are Sky Cities, built to withstand rising waters, and sets on a trail to save her whole island from death, but realises Mankind has become a cruel and hateful species. Through the many people she meets, she realises how the world has changed, and the importance of wisdom through age, and her journey takes her to heights she'd never expected, being a a true heroine! I was extremely attracted to this book ...  Read the complete review