From Norway comes an international horror hit that is shudderingly terrifying and deliciously original.
The world has been overrun by hitherto unknown beasts. Society has collapsed: the power is gone, cars are abandoned across the highways, and anyone left is hiding from the terrifying creatures -- and one another. Thirteen-year-old Abdi and his five-year-old sister Alva are on the run, their last hope to escape through the forest and to the sea. As they recall the strange events that led to the beasts' arrival, and how the two of them got to where they were, they must ask themselves who they can trust -- and what they will do to survive.
My first thought with translated books is always 'how's the translation?' In this one it's absolutely perfect; I wouldn't have known it was originally written in another language if the blurb didn't tell me.
Although it wasn't written as a HiLo, it would work very well as one; the language is simple and direct and the story is exciting and fast paced, even in quieter moments. Abdi's determination to save his sister from the mysterious Beasts shines on every page. Although we don't learn what the Beasts are, that isn't the point; it's how people react to them that matters, and we see a huge range of reactions, from pacifism to brutality and everything in between.
If you want a faced paced survival story, this is the one for you.
Book Recommendation: Swarm by Jennifer Lyle
Another tense survival story, Swarm follows teenagers trying to navigate a world where nature itself has turned against humanity. The mix of high-stakes tension, mystery, and human resilience makes it a great pairing.
Movie Recommendation: A Quiet Place
Much like The Beasts, A Quiet Place drops us into a world where survival depends on outsmarting terrifying, unseen creatures. The film’s focus on family, the tension in every scene, and the sheer unpredictability make it a perfect match.
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