FlumeAward – Crewel Crewel by Gennifer Albin
I enjoyed this book even with the predicable dystopia aspects – love triangle- jealously- powerful male government –strong female protagonist. The difference is in the world building, Arras is a woven society that you learn is built upon a destroyed earth, as the people come of age they are assigned their place in life, girls are tested to see if they will become a spinster (nice play on words) they may not marry but they have many luxuries because of their needed skill to keep the world of Arras woven. The characters, and story line made for a great read. – Susan Schatvet-Seabrook Library
I agree with above review except that I thought the action was slow moving and at times a bit confusing in the middle of the book. This will appeal to girls mostly. I can’t see boys really embracing it. That said, the ending was a true cliff hanger and left me wanting more. – Sylvie Brikiatis – Nesmith Library.
I agree that this would appeal more to girls than boys. The premise is something that would be incomprehensible to the average male psyche. It is still a great read as it combines dystopian elements with science fiction and fantasy. Sally Nelson, Leach Library Londonderry
I’m not a huge fan of this one. I am not usually the type of reader who says "It was so unrealistic, I really had to suspend my disbelief." (Because how can you enjoy fantasy fiction w/out a willingness to do so?). . . But I had a lot of trouble believing this particular world. Purely the whole "weaving/loom" concept. I think it’s because it reads so strongly dystopic – but even dystopian settings seem to come out of some truth in our world, and I can’t fathom a future where this world would exist, and nothing else in the story was so strong as to carry the odd concept for me. – Liz G, Merrimack