Midnight at the Electric [S0011]

2017 HCDJ in nice clean condition. 6 Starred Reviews and a New York Public Library Best Book of 2017! New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson's epic tale-told through three unforgettable points of view-is a masterful exploration of how love, determination, and hope can change a person's fate. 2065: Adri has been handpicked to live on Mars. But weeks before launch, she discovers the journal of a girl who lived in her house more than a hundred years ago and is immediately drawn into the mystery surrounding her fate. 1934: Amid the fear and uncertainty of the Dust Bowl, Catherine's family's situation is growing dire. She must find the courage to sacrifice everything she loves in order to save the one person she loves most. 1919: In the recovery following World War I, Lenore tries to come to terms with her grief for her brother, a fallen British soldier, and plans to sail from England to America. But can she make it that far? While their stories span thousands of miles and multiple generations, Lenore, Catherine, and Adri's fates are entwined in ways both heartbreaking and hopeful.

In Jodi Lynn Anderson's signature haunting, lyrical prose, human connections spark spellbindingly to life, and a bright light shines on the small but crucial moments that determine one's fate. "Deft, succinct, and ringing with emotion without ever dipping into sentimentality, Anderson's novel is both intriguing and deeply satisfying."-Kirkus (starred review)

"Each character's resilience and independence shines brightly, creating a thread that ties them together even before the intersections of their lives are fully revealed. Anderson's piercing prose ensures that these remarkable women will leave a lasting mark on readers."-Publishers Weekly (starred review) "With quietly evocative writing, compellingly drawn characters, and captivating secrets to unearth, this thought-provoking, lyrical novel explores the importance of pinning down the past before launching into the mystery of the future."-Booklist (starred review)

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Wonderful book with realistic characters, accurate history that's brought vividly to life, and a fascinating look at a very plausible near future. There are so many interesting elements to this story - climate change, past and future; the lingering affects of war and grief; society's ability to adapt and change; the unexpected ways humans make emotional connections; the lifespan of a tortoise; the hope of a colony on another planet."; "Fans of sci-fi might be a little disappointed as this novel is more about family history and self discovery. That being said, what a unique storyline!"; "This book is a masterpiece. I can already see myself rereading this and taking away something new every time. While this lured me in with the circus tent on the cover, don't be fooled. This has very little to do with a circus. It's a sci-fi, historical fiction, literary fiction and just plain beautiful. With themes of time and space being used in a literal and metaphorical sense, this was a book that I needed right at this moment. Told through three perspectives, two historical and one in the future, I love that present day isn't a part of this story. The only constant is a sea turtle (don't get me started on the symbolism of that). This has elements of found families that never actually come in contact. It's a found family over generations of letters and storytelling. I was so invested in every single character's well-being."; "What a wonderfully quiet story. About loss and grief and family and a sense of belonging - the idea that your history tells part of your story."