H. M. Hoover (1935–2018)

This book was actually far better than I expected - I thought it would come off to me like the Ken Catran books, which enjoyed when I was younger but upon when reading now the flaws all come into sharp focus.

But the story drew me in and addressed some pretty deep themes while keeping a kid-appropriate tone. I actually stayed up late one night engrossed in the story of the two kids' escape from the city, Amy's discovery that the world she has always lived on has been built on lies, and their show more struggle to survive in the harsh world outside. show less

I read this book many years ago, whilst still at school and I still love it.
Tia and Rabbit are considered odd by their primitive post-apocolyptic community. They share the same dreams of a far more civilised community and wish to escape their home, where Tia is considered a blasphemous witch. Several hundred miles away, Ashira and Varas reside, their telepathic powers recieving Tia and Rabbit's thoughts and wondering where they are. After Rabbit accidently kills the head cook, they have to show more run. Guided by Ashira and Varas, they must make their way to the sea and safety.

HM Hoover has created a wonderfully absorbing tale, full of danger and wonder. She paints the picture of a world completely changed by ecological disaster and presents it in a believable and engaging way. The characters seize your attention and keep hold. The adults are as well drawn as the children and rouse either your sympathy or hatred. I finally found a copy of this tale and would love it to be re-released for this generation of children. show less

Jeg har været og er så glad for Hoovers science fiction-bøger som barn. “Morgenrødens Palads” var en stor skuffelse dengang. Men den var fantastisk at genlæse som voksen. Fantastisk - og frygteligt sørgelig. Og det er sjovt at læse den primære science fiction-forfatter forklare så meget som muligt med videnskab før hun slår over i det magiske.

Kirke til Medea om hendes rejse med Jason: "“Og du var meget mere for mig end hans {Medeas far, Kirkes brors} datter!” Skuffelsen og show more vreden i ordene rungede pinagtigt i det lille rum. “Er det det, du vil bruge din viden til, Medea?”"

Historien vibrerer på spændende vis mellem vanvid, skæbne, og reelt dårlige valg.

Kirke kan tørre sommersmilet af Jasons ansigt - for en stund. Jeg ville ønske at Medeas oplæring hos Kirke havde fået flere sider at udfolde sig på. Og måske en sammenligning med drengene i lære hos Keiron.

Hoovers historiske kommentarer til sidst, en slags "retfærdighed for Medea", var meget velkomne. show less

H.M. Hoover’s writing feels like a cross between C.J. Cherryh and Ursula K. Le Guin, two of my favorite sci-fi authors. While labeled YA, it definitely didn’t feel like a YA book to me, with some heavy philosophical themes present in the story, and an adult protagonist at the forefront.

The Delikon has some of the coolest, most unique alien worldbuilding I’ve ever encountered in a book! Unfortunately, there are some loose ends in the story that never really get tied up, and the plot show more meanders at times. I also felt like Hoover didn’t entirely manage to pull off a satisfying ending. Part of the problem is that the book is just too short to dive in as deeply as the fantastic worldbuilding deserves. While it wasn’t a perfect book, it did make me super interested in reading more H.M. Hoover books in the future! For the right reader - one who loves coming across unique aliens in stories - I would totally recommend this book. show less