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Resistant: A World Divided

by Erika Modrak

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In the not-too-distant future, one of scientists’ worst fears has been realized: antibiotics have become obsolete, and a pandemic virus nearly wipes out all of humanity. What’s left of the world has been divided between those selected to live illness-free within a man-made community quarantine and the outcasts abandoned outside to face uncertain survival. In the wake of an unraveling society, four teens struggle to determine their place in a world that has become warped by the decisions of the previous generation. Cat, who has grown up privileged within the walls of The Community; Wren, a rebellious survivor on the outside; and Abel and Ryder, the two orphan boys who love them. As their paths intersect, the shocking truth surrounding the so-called vaccine that made initial survival possible is revealed, and these four teens must face the moral dilemma: How far would you go to save the ones you hold most dear?… (more)
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A post apocalyptic tale about a virus that has decimated the planet. Those that were admitted to The Community live in ignorance as to what is occurring outside (and inside their walls).
The concept was good but, the story needs more background. Character development is good. ( )
  sunnydrk | Jan 27, 2020 |
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The writing was a little clunky but the overall story was a pretty good thriller.

Wren lives with her mom in a camp with other survivors of a virus that killed most of humanity. Not far away is The Community, a domed compound where only the privileged are allowed to live. Cat, a young woman who has spent her whole life in The Community, watched her mother die. These two young women are linked and will go up against a doctor who created a vaccine that may have more side effects than anyone bargained for.
  Deedledee | Jan 16, 2020 |
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Resistant: A World Divided is an engaging YA novel. Sure, it takes some scientific liberties, but the characters draw you in and the twists and turns keep you entertained throughout the novel. The characters all tie together well and it's a satisfying conclusion.
  ashenowl | Jan 11, 2020 |
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I agree with the previous reviewer about the target audience problem. Some YA can be enjoyed by older readers, but some YA books fall flat with older readers.
I would also argue with some of the science. Antibiotics only work to cure bacterial infections and are used sometimes to prevent a bacterial infection when a person has a viral infection. Fetal stem cells (which is my guess as to why one fetus might have had to die) are not a viable cure for a viral infection. To my knowledge the only ways to fight a viral infection are 1. Vaccination with a virus that has been weakened and/or 2. Antiviral medication to boost the immune system. ( )
  CarriePalmer | Jan 10, 2020 |
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Although it wasn't billed as such, this is definitely a YA book, and I am definitely not it's target reader. However, 14 year old me would have loved this book. The setting is a future where most of the population has been killed by a virus, an elite number living within the walls of 'the community', and follows several teenaged characters. Overall, this was an interesting concept set in an interesting world, but I did find the ending seemed a bit rushed and confusing in places. If you're a teenager who is interested in science fiction, I would 100% recommend. For adult readers, if YA isn't your thing, I'd give this one a pass. ( )
  jenknox | Jan 10, 2020 |
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In the not-too-distant future, one of scientists’ worst fears has been realized: antibiotics have become obsolete, and a pandemic virus nearly wipes out all of humanity. What’s left of the world has been divided between those selected to live illness-free within a man-made community quarantine and the outcasts abandoned outside to face uncertain survival. In the wake of an unraveling society, four teens struggle to determine their place in a world that has become warped by the decisions of the previous generation. Cat, who has grown up privileged within the walls of The Community; Wren, a rebellious survivor on the outside; and Abel and Ryder, the two orphan boys who love them. As their paths intersect, the shocking truth surrounding the so-called vaccine that made initial survival possible is revealed, and these four teens must face the moral dilemma: How far would you go to save the ones you hold most dear?

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In the not-too-distant future, one of scientists’ worst fears has been realized: antibiotics have become obsolete, and a pandemic virus nearly wipes out all of humanity. What’s left of the world has been divided between those selected to live illness-free within a man-made community quarantine and the outcasts abandoned outside to face uncertain survival. In the wake of an unraveling society, four teens struggle to determine their place in a world that has become warped by the decisions of the previous generation:

Cat, who has grown up privileged within the walls of The Community; Wren, a rebellious survivor on the outside; and Abel and Ryder, the two orphan boys who love them. As their paths intersect, the shocking truth surrounding the so-called vaccine that made initial survival possible is revealed, and these four teens must face the moral dilemma: How far would you go to save the ones you hold most dear?
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