The Hunger Between Us

Name: The Hunger Between Us
Brand: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9780374390068
Price: 37.99 NZD
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By Marina Scott

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Summary

Set in a city gripped by hunger and siege, The Hunger Between Us follows Liza, a resourceful young woman navigating a brutal black market just to survive. When her best friend disappears after suggesting a dangerous deal with the secret police, Liza embarks on a perilous quest involving two men from opposing sides. As Liza crosses lines she never imagined, the story explores the fragile nature of morality under extreme duress.
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In a city ruled by hunger, the black market is Liza's lifeline, where she sells or steals whatever she can get her hands on just for enough food to survive. Morality, after all, has become a fluid thing during the brutal year her city has been under siege.

But when Liza's best friend proposes that they go to the secret police, rumoured to give young women food in exchange for "entertainment," Liza thinks there surely must be some other way. Then her friend disappears, and Liza devises a plan to find her, entangling herself with two dangerous young men—one a member of the secret police, the other forced to live underground—and discovering there are some lines that should never be crossed.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. Critics praise Marina Scott's debut for its rich historical detail, fast pace, and stark depiction of a dark period in Russian history, raising profound questions about morality and survival. Publishers Weekly calls it a "page turner" with a compelling narrative, while School Library Journal and Booklist highlight its provocative themes and vivid portrayal of war's brutality, making it a notable addition to historical fiction collections.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780374390068

Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 385g

Pages: 304

Collections

Children's Books Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Gifts for adults Historical Fiction Marina Scott Young Adult

About the Author

Marina Scott was born and raised behind the Iron Curtain in Vilnius, Lithuania. She graduated from a local university with a Master's degree in library science, but a short stint in a Soviet library changed her mind about being a librarian. She immigrated to the U.S. in 2000 and now resides in Salt Lake City. She speaks Russian and Lithuanian in addition to English.

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