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I have read a lot of the author's other works, and have enjoyed them. This book is a good twist on the post-apocalyptic theme, with a different twist on the cause. A good, if short read. Most of the characters are well developed. There are some parts that I thought would have been better fleshed out, such as the encounter with the cannibals, but most of the scenes were decent. No profanity, or graphic sex, but there is some disturbing scenes where a rape almost happens, and of course some cannibals almost get a snack, so if those things offend you - you might want to skip this book.


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Alice in NoManLand James Knapp 9781511764339 Books Reviews

*I received a courtesy copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*

I want to start off by saying that if you like dystopian novels that are fast paced, you might want to consider picking up a copy of Alice in No-Man's-Land.

The book follows Alice, a 20 year old girl from the prosperous side of town, who after an accident suddenly finds herself on the wrong side of the border wall. While the book takes a few chapters to pick up steam, once it does its non-stop action. Alice is a relateable character, unlike most YA female protagonists. She isn't annoyingly perfect, beautiful, and resourceful. On the contrary, she is a typical girl kind of just making it up as she goes. Her biggest flaw is that she is an insufferable know it all, who is often wrong.

The world building in the novel is detailed and we are offered a glimpse into the various societies that have developed after the tragedy. Everything from militia groups, gangsters, cannibals, and just regular folks trying to survive. Every group is given the spotlight at one point or another throughout the novel and we learn (through Alice) why they are what they are. I particularly enjoyed how specific the author was about explaining each area, down to smells and sounds. I got so engrossed at times that my heart would start beating during really tense moments.

All in all, I can say that I really enjoyed this novel, except for one thing. I realized early on that almost every character Alice meets has Hispanic names. They all seemed to be some sort of Mexican-American cliche of a character. While Alice comes off as a super Anglo character. It made me wonder if this novel was inspired by the immigration issue between the USA and Mexico. I don't have a problem with that per say, but like I said, they felt cliche. Unfortunately, not in a very positive way. Nevertheless I would still recommend this novel to anyone that likes a good fast paced dystopian novel.
**** 4.5 Cranky Stars ****

2015 was the year I read some epic YA-Dystopia Gods of Anthem, God's Loophole, The Divergent Series, and Alice in No Man's Land.

The story centers around Alice, a privileged girl who is dropped into a ravaged world. She is the daughter of the owner of Cerulean Holdings, a company that is realtor prospector (or looking at opportunities to gentrify) in territories known as the Bloc.

Alice's privileged world is protected from the diseased and poor by a wall and armed guards. Her only information of the Bloc is derived from her own social class and media i.e. mythologizing of the poor and oppressed. How somehow, this is their own fault and the rich are doing all they can to help.

When Alice and her brother are dropped into the Bloc, a different world opens up. One where privilege has no place or social cache and is exposed as a mythologizing principle dehumanizing and grounded in benign neglect.

She has to rely on two characters she meets Maya and Basilio, to save herself and her missing brother.

The story is told at a breakneck pace. The characters, Alice, Maya, and Basilio are likable. I appreciated that Maya and Basilio weren't just the 'noble poor', but also subjects in their own right.

One of the reasons why this isn't a 5 star read is, as others have noted, the awkward romance that develops, and the way in which the male character becomes a potential point of conflict for the female characters. There's a tendency to bolster the strength of female characters in YA-Dystopia with romance. As if young women aren't of any real interest unless they're damsels in distress or attractive to males.

Conversely, there's also a lack of strong friendships between female characters in the genre. In my humble opinion, I think the story would have been stronger without the romance. It didn't make a lot of sense. It also interrupts the budding friendships between the characters, potentially pitting friends against one another.

In saying that, this was a top notch read. If you like this genre, like I do, I highly recommend it.
I really enjoyed this. It seems to fit somewhere on the border between YA and grownup SciFi. But I found it engrossing and intense.
I've read his prior works. A near future trilogy. The first was great, the second good, the third okay . So I'm very pleased to report he's back to great.
Clever and insightful reimagining of Alice In Wonderland in an apocalyptic, near-future setting. Alice ditches her white pinafore and adopts a kick butt heroine attitude. Along with two diverse and unexpected friends she meets along the way, Alice uncovers the truth about what the company her father worked for is up to, while searching for her lost little brother. Fighting off cannibals, running from wild dogs, surviving a gang attack and a radical militia, this seventeen-year-old Alice's No Mans Land is a modern, gritty version of the 150-year-old tale. A recommended read for teens and adults who love smart, dark apocalyptic stories with a political edge.
I have read a lot of the author's other works, and have enjoyed them. This book is a good twist on the post-apocalyptic theme, with a different twist on the cause. A good, if short read. Most of the characters are well developed. There are some parts that I thought would have been better fleshed out, such as the encounter with the cannibals, but most of the scenes were decent. No profanity, or graphic sex, but there is some disturbing scenes where a rape almost happens, and of course some cannibals almost get a snack, so if those things offend you - you might want to skip this book.