New York 2140 by Kim Stanley RobinsonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
New York 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson isn't going to be for everyone. This is definitely for someone who believes climate change is real and is an issue that must be addressed (because that's true). As I was reading, I wondered how it would be different if it were to be written right now in this political climate. The story switches narrative points of view as the characters navigate life in a New York City that is mostly under water. It isn't that far-fetched when you look at the global climate disasters that have been happening. New York is an interesting and perfect setting for a lot of reasons. Primarily, I agree that a lot of New Yorkers would be too stubborn to leave the city even if their home was completely flooded. They would figure out how to adapt. This is the second book I've read about a flooded New York, so there might be something to it. For the most part, I really liked the characters. There were two that I did not like, and I don't think you are necessarily meant to but they serve a purpose. I'm also pretty sure that in a world like this, I would want to fly around in a blimp saving animals like Amelia.
This is a very long book, but don't be put off by the page count. I found it moved along at a quick pace and didn't feel like a tome. I'm pretty sure this book was also the inspiration for Neil Stephenson to work on Termination Shock, another climate and flooding book. If you like Neil Stephenson, New York 2140 should be on your list of books to read.
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