Rachelle Kaufman

This is a self-published book which was signed and left in my Little Free Library by the author. Although I realized that the book was meant for younger people, it looked like a fun read so I thought I should give it a try. It’s about Jael, a 23-year-old woman who lives in a bulletproof bubble as do all children in the country of Ekalfwons until they are 28 years old. This is done to keep perfect, genetically selected children safe. Jael learns from a stranger that she actually has two sisters whom she has never met who don’t live in bubbles!

I’m not going to comment on the spelling, punctuation or grammar as this story needs editing. I must mention that a jarring gender inconsistency occurred in this story when Jael’s nephew was once referred to as her “niece”. However, I like this story for its ideas. The truisms strike deep. I especially like the idea, and this is something which would be particularly helpful to me in times of stress, to simply calm down, lower my voice or stay quiet, and to make a plan. The story itself is a thinly veiled plea for veganism, but substituting people for animals in this story made for a more intriguing plot.

The story kept up my interest up throughout and had me rooting for those I considered the “good guys”. I appreciate that the author shared her book with me and my Little Free Library. I’m also glad I discovered it and took the time to read it.… (més)