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370 pp.
| Philomel |
June, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-399-25761-2$16.99
(4)
YA
Encompassing several decades' worth of events, this trilogy-ender (Super Human; The Ascension) tells the tragic life story of monster-like superhuman Brawn. With chapters alternating between two timelines, Brawn recounts his struggle to do what is right in the face of fear and mistrust. Although the split narrative can feel choppy, this volume continues to offer a nuanced exploration of morality within an action-filled plot.