Reboot (novel)
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| Author | Amy Tintera |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Young adult novel, dystopian fiction, romance novel |
| Published | 2013 (Harper Teen) |
| Publication place | USA |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 365 |
| ISBN | 9780062217073 |
| OCLC | 813912001 |
Reboot is a 2013 young adult novel by Amy Tintera. It is a post-apocalytic story about Wren, a reboot (a person who has been brought back to life as a super strong unfeeling hunter and killer of criminals) who attempts to escape her situation.
Reception
[edit]A review in Kirkus Reviews of Reboot wrote "Though undeniably derivative of so many in the genre, this is a well-imagined story in its own right."[1]
Reboot has also been reviewed by Common Sense Media,[2] Publishers Weekly,[3] The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books,[4] School Library Journal,[5] Booklist,[6] Horn Book Guides,[7] Library Media Connection[8] and Voice of Youth Advocates magazine.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Reboot". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. May 7, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ Michael Berry. "Reboot, Book 1". commonsensemedia.org. Common Sense Media Inc. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
REBOOT presents an interesting mix of dystopian science fiction and horror elements.
- ^ "Reboot". Publishers Weekly. PWxyz LLC. May 13, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
Tintera's debut covers familiar dystopian territory, but a riveting premise, a romance with substance, and the urgent narrative voice lend it a burst of fresh energy.
- ^ Kate Quealy-Gainer (July 2013). "Tintera, Amy. Reboot". The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 11 (66). Johns Hopkins University Press: 534. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
A dystopian world with a flinty heroine who becomes the reluctant catalyst of a revolution isn't anything new in YA, but it's a story arc that's nonetheless well done here, ..
- ^ Jane Henriksen Baird (2013). "Reboot". School Library Journal. Media Source Inc. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
Better dystopian novels abound.
- ^ Debbie Carton. "Reboot". Booklist. American Library Association. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
The quick pace, familiar yet altered setting, and strong humanitarian message will draw Hunger Games fans.
- ^ "Reboot". Horn Book Guides. Media Source Inc. 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
The plot is compelling, the romance tender and realistic; a satisfying ending welcomes future installments.
- ^ C. Ellen Wickham (November 2013). "Reboot". Library Media Connection. Linworth Publications. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ Sarah Cofer (August 2013). "Reboot". Voice of Youth Advocates. E L Kurdyla Publishing LLC. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
