Themes and Characters in 'Dry'

Connor reviews 'Dry' by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman, a dystopian novel about a water crisis in California. The story follows four characters with different backgrounds and explores societal breakdowns and moral dilemmas during a crisis. Connor discusses the book's themes, narrative style, and messages about climate change and resource scarcity. He provides a balanced critique, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses, and concludes with a four-star rating.

What genre does the book 'Dry' by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman belong to?

• Young Adult Dystopian

• Historical Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

What event triggers the crisis in 'Dry'?

• A viral outbreak

• A massive earthquake

• A nuclear disaster

• The loss of access to clean water

Who is considered the main character in 'Dry'?

• Kelton

• Jacqui

• Alyssa

• Henry

What is Kelton's family known for?

• Being scientists

• Being politicians

• Being preppers

• Being wealthy

How does Jacqui survive during the crisis?

• By joining a community group

• By breaking into houses

• By relying on her family's wealth

• By working at a water plant

What is Henry's approach to the crisis?

• He leaves the city

• He hoards supplies and bargains

• He joins a survivalist group

• He shares his resources freely

What does the novel 'Dry' explore about society?

• The rise of new governments

• The expansion of cities

• The breakdown of social norms

• The development of new technologies

How does the book 'Dry' depict people's reactions to resource scarcity?

• People ignore the crisis

• People become competitive and selfish

• People maintain their sense of community

• People become more generous

What narrative style is used in 'Dry'?

• Third-person omniscient

• Second-person

• Multiple points of view

• First-person singular

What is unique about the audiobook version of 'Dry'?

• It has a single narrator

• It includes sound effects

• It features multiple narrators

• It is shorter than the print version