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The Drowned Cities is a young adult novel by Paolo Bacigalupi, published in 2012. Set in a future United States devastated by climate change and prolonged civil war, the narrative follows a girl named Mahlia and a genetically engineered warrior known as Tool as they navigate a flooded, conflict-ravaged landscape. The novel is a companion to Bacigalupi's earlier work Ship Breaker, sharing the same post-apocalyptic world but focusing on different characters and settings. It explores themes of environmental collapse, child soldiers, and the consequences of foreign military intervention.
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Who are the main characters in The Drowned Cities?
The narrative primarily follows a young girl named Mahlia and a genetically engineered warrior known as Tool. They navigate a war-torn landscape in a future United States that has been devastated by climate change and prolonged civil conflict. Mahlia, a caste-mixed girl missing one hand, forms an unlikely bond with the biologically engineered Tool.
What is the setting of Paolo Bacigalupi's The Drowned Cities?
The novel is set in a dystopian future United States, specifically in a region formerly identified as the mid-Atlantic states. The area has been devastated by rising sea levels due to climate change, leaving it flooded and shattered by endless civil war. This setting serves as the backdrop for the characters' struggle for survival.
Is The Drowned Cities a sequel to Ship Breaker?
Yes, The Drowned Cities is a companion novel to Paolo Bacigalupi's earlier work, Ship Breaker, which was published in 2010. The character Tool appears in both books, though the focus shifts from Nailer in the first book to Mahlia in the second. It expands upon the same dystopian universe where fossil fuels have run out.
What year was The Drowned Cities published?
The Drowned Cities is a young adult science fiction novel written by Paolo Bacigalupi and published in 2012. It received critical acclaim for its gritty, realistic portrayal of the consequences of environmental collapse. The book was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
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