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We Are the Ants
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Book Brief
480
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2016
YA
14-18 years
HL800L
Super Short Summary
We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson follows Henry, a teenager dealing with family issues, grief over his boyfriend’s suicide, bullying, and the recurring trauma of alien abductions. The aliens offer Henry a choice to save Earth by pressing a button, but his depression makes him doubt if it’s worth saving. Sensitive topics include suicide, self-harm, depression, bullying, and sexual violence.
Contemplative
Emotional
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson has been praised for its imaginative plot and deep, emotional exploration of themes like depression and the meaning of life. Reviewers appreciated its blend of science fiction with poignant personal struggles. However, some found its pacing uneven and the protagonist’s recurring cynicism off-putting. Overall, it's lauded for its original and thought-provoking narrative.
Who Should Read We Are the Ants?
Fans of Young Adult fiction with a blend of science fiction and deep emotional exploration will relish We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson. Readers who enjoyed Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven or More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera will find this novel’s themes of love, loss, and the meaning of life captivating.
52,560 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
480
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
2016
YA
14-18 years
HL800L
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