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A review by courtsbooknook
Next Stop by Benjamin Resnick
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I'm not a huge science fiction fan, but the fact that this book was largely Jewish is what pulled me in. It was quick-paced, interestingly topical, and snappy. I couldn't believe it was Resnick's first novel. While this was a work of fiction, it was set against a world full of antisemitism (very similar to the real one right now) and took a dystopian look at what would happen if you're Jewish. I think there were things that probably went over my head, but I thought the story was well done and enjoyable.