How good is The Water Knife?

The Water Knife has a Lunoo score of 7.8/10. This score is based on features, user satisfaction, and overall quality.

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The Water Knife

7.8

Good

update Last updated: Mar 6, 2026

description The Water Knife Overview

Paolo Bacigalupis 'The Water Knife' is a gritty, fast-paced thriller set in a future American Southwest where water is the most valuable resource. As states fight over the Colorado River, a 'water knife'a corporate assassinis sent to investigate a new source of water. The novel is a terrifyingly plausible look at the consequences of climate change and the potential for resource-driven conflict. It is a gripping, high-stakes read that feels like a warning for the near future.

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