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| Title | : | Dark Life (Dark Life #1) |
| Author | : | Kat Falls |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 304 pages |
| Published | : | May 1st 2010 by Scholastic Press |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Science Fiction. Dystopia. Fantasy |
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A thrilling futuristic adventure set deep undersea, Dark Life follows the settlers of the world's first subsea settlement as they defend their homesteads against a brazen band of outlaws.Set in an apocalyptic future where rising oceans have swallowed up entire regions and people live packed like sardines on the dry land left, DARK LIFE is the harrowing tale of underwater pioneers who have carved out a life for themselves in the harsh deep-sea environment, farming the seafloor in exchange for the land deed.
The story follows Ty, who has lived his whole life on his family's homestead and has dreams of claiming his own stake when he turns eighteen. But when outlaws' attacks on government supply ships and settlements...
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| Original Title: | Dark Life |
| ISBN: | 0545178142 (ISBN13: 9780545178143) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Dark Life #1 |
| Characters: | Ty Townsend, Gemma Straid, Shade |
| Setting: | Benthic Territory |
| Literary Awards: | Georgia Children's Book Award Nominee (2012), South Carolina Book Award Nominee (2012), Buckeye Children's Book Award Nominee for 6-8 (2012), Golden Sower Award Nominee (2013), Beehive Book Award Nominee (2012) Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (2012), Sunshine State Young Readers Award Nominee for grades 6-8 (2011), Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award Nominee (2012), Missouri Truman Readers Award Nominee (2012), Ulmer Unke (2012), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2013) |
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Ratings: 3.9 From 13712 Users | 1659 ReviewsPiece Regarding Books Dark Life (Dark Life #1)
Imagine a western set in the future and underwater. Due to the East Coast sliding off....people have migrated to the deep waters for colonization. Being born underwater could though effect any offspring into supposedly having a Dark Gift...powers to adapt to the seas. Gemma, a Topsider, goes below to find her brother. Ty, knowing only the sea life, is all to quick to help her. Outlaws, underwater flexible homesteads to adapt to the water, a saloon type establishment....it truly is a greatJust read this for the second time! I think I loved it even more. The setting is so creepy - the ocean floor. Reminds me a bit of "Sphere" by Michael Crichton, except written for a younger audience. Even though I'd already read it once and mostly remembered everything, I still couldn't put it down. Falls writing is flowing and captivating. There are no pauses in the story. From the first sentence till the end, the story is enthralling. I love this because it is written for such a wide audience.
I adore books with a setting that's basically another character. And this book did it so well! Ty and his family live under the ocean on a farm. A fish and kelp farm! With bubbles for fences and a jellyfish-shaped house. And yet, Kat Falls managed to stay away from the Bubble Guppy vibe and keep it feeling legitimately scientific. The character interaction was wonderful. Many YA books come across as angsty and overdone in their relationship dynamics, but this was fun and believable. The target
The concept is really cool... a futuristic world where the ocean has been colonized because the "Topside" is maxed out of resources due to overpopulation. I like Ty, Gemma, and the action that ensues. I read this aloud to students and appreciate how there is a sequel, Rip Tide, for those who are interested. I wanted to read this book because the author, Kat Falls, came to YMS in the past for a visit. Ultimately, Dark Life just doesn't totally do it for me. For example, the moon pools, sub-sea
Dark Life (Dark Life #1) by Kat Falls is a futuristic book in which the world is so crowded that some folks live in the sea. They have settlements there complete with crops and everything. Weird but cool but not very believable. This story is about an orphan that runs away from a cruel orphanage and ends up meeting a guy who lives in the sea. He takes her down to show her his home. There is corrupt government, gang of trouble makers, and people after the girl. I liked the idea and the plot was
I couldn't fathom why I took so long to reach (read) this book - it has been sitting on my to-be-read shelf for so long. I'm so glad I finally read it, because it's superb! Dark Life is set in a futuristic world where the rising sea-levels have sunken most of the lands and scientists and pioneers are starting to test the possibilities of living under the sea. Of course, most people still prefer to live on land, even though they are forced to cramp with each other due to the limited spaces.Ty is
Marvelous book! My 5 stars and my applause (no, I'm not a guy... I just like this animated gift )Well, without spoil the story I can say some things...* All the story is Ty's POV. I enjoy this wise choice of the writer. It's so rare to read a YA book with a guy as narrator. I love Ty voice.* Gemma, the main female character, is so brave! Looking for her brother she affront all her fears without second thoughts! SOOOO BRAVE! Love her!* The adventure of this book never ends! True! My advice is:
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