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Across The Universe

Beth Revis
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Across The Universe

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

Book Brief

Beth Revis

Across The Universe

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Spaceship • Futuristic

Theme
Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Across the Universe by Beth Revis follows 17-year-old Amy who is cryogenically frozen for a 300-year journey aboard the spaceship Godspeed, heading to a new planet. She prematurely awakens to a society led by Elder and Eldest, where she uncovers disturbing secrets and power struggles while striving to fit in and unravel the mystery behind the unplugging of fellow frozen passengers. Topics sensitive include the death of loved ones and mental health issues.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Emotional

Dark

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

119,928 ratings

63%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Across the Universe by Beth Revis offers a captivating blend of sci-fi and mystery aboard a spaceship, praised for its imaginative world-building and suspenseful plot. While the narrative's slower pace and some predictable elements have garnered criticism, strong character development and themes of trust and authority elevate the novel. Ideal for young adult readers seeking a thought-provoking space adventure.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Across The Universe?

Fans of dystopian sci-fi with a penchant for intricate mysteries and space exploration will enjoy Beth Revis's Across The Universe. Readers who appreciated the suspense of Veronica Roth’s Divergent series or the interstellar adventures in Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game will be captivated by this thrilling narrative.

4.0

119,928 ratings

63%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Spaceship • Futuristic

Theme
Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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