Reviewed by Charli G. on
J.R. Stewart has written a masterpiece. Combining a post-apocalyptic dystopian society with virtual reality is sheer genius. I have to say, I would never have thought I would read a book that included virtual reality in a dystopian society.
Larissa feels so very real to me. Like a sister I want to just hug. Perhaps it is because I’ve lost plenty of loved ones in my life. But it is more because Larissa – and all the characters, really – are so very life-like. You don’t really need backstory to have a character who feels real, you just have to have their actions and interactions feel as though they could be real. J.R. Stewart has done a wonderful job of making the characters in Nirvana feel as though they are real.
The storyline is brilliant – again, combining virtual reality with dystopian society. Throw in a bit of mystery with the death – or assumed death – of Larissa’s husband Andrew and you have a story that makes you want to keep reading. I was so disappointed that I had to stop reading to sleep and go to class! I wanted to just finish the book!
Trust me, this is a dystopian society book that you simply must read. A definite 5 out of 5 stars.
Nirvana will be released on Nov. 10, 2015. Make sure to grab your copy as soon as it hits the shelves. You won’t be disappointed!
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 4 September, 2015: Finished reading
- 4 September, 2015: Reviewed