Sneg
(Snow) Book not yet available in English
Summary:
Once the districts Mist, Patch and Harbor formed a united city, but then Harbor was filled with concrete and asphalt. Between Harbor and Mist, a new, arrogant district named Elysium sprouted. The city’s landfill also expanded, encroaching on the old forest. Now the world is controlled by swarms of drones and order is enforced by so-called guardians, through violence and repression. Soon, there will be no place left for those who refuse to submit, for the undesirable … but also for libraries and books. For trees and forests. For community. In such a challenging moment, the paths of three teenagers, Ed, Oscar, and Yara, become intertwined. Each comes from their own world, and each is trying to find their path. However, they are unaware that they share a mysterious past, and delving into it may be dangerous … (source: publisher)
Edited by: Mestna knjižnica Ljubljana
Comment:
Snow is a novel about the coming of age in critical circumstances, where the youth of our protagonists is defined not only by their personal stories but also by a historical moment that calls for rebellion. Marjana Moškrič takes readers on an exciting journey; discovering those truths that transcend the world of superficial glamour, leading back to the essence, nature, and to higher wisdom. (source: publisher) The book has won the Večernica Award.