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Synopsis
From critically acclaimed author Veronica G. Henry comes a thought-provoking science fiction fantasy set in near-future Cleveland that follows a reluctant curator of digital human consciousness who must uncover twisted secrets and navigate ethical quandaries and dangers when anti-technology rebels attack the futuristic library. Echo London never wanted to be the curator of the People's Library, a digital collection of human consciousness. But when she's assigned as its head librarian, Echo is entrusted with humanity's greatest minds and historical figures, all of whom have been recreated through controversial consciousness-capturing technology that lets visitors interact with the dead. But an anti-tech rebellion is stirring. When a rebel attack results in tragedy, a mysterious woman wearing an ancient death mask leaves behind cryptic final words for Echo: It all begins with nothing. Caught between the resistance and a potentially virtual evolution, Echo begins to fear that there's more to her job than meets the eye and the mind. There are secrets here. And the People's Library may be less of a promise of things to come than a warning of the danger that lurks beneath the surface. Now the fate of humanity lies in uncovering the truth.
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Is The People's Library appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This near-future sci-fi thriller explores digital consciousness and ethical dilemmas with moderate violence from a terrorist attack and themes of mortality and technology. No sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and terrorism (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the futuristic library setting where visitors can interact with recreated historical figures and the mystery of a conspiracy that threatens humanity.