I took this novel on holiday with me and, whilst not a brainless read, I couldn't put this book down! I watched the film ages ago but fortunately couldn't remember it too well so the book was fresh. It follows the life of Theo who lives in the time of Omega. This is a time where the human race have lost their ability to breed and reproduce. Theo is approached by a group of dissidents unhappy with how the country is being run and his adventure begins.
I understand how this novel is not P.D. James' usual style but I really enjoyed how she brought the characters alive. I had to accept this novel as set up in an alternative world as I believe when it was written it was a futuristic world. It was funny to read about events in the 1990s that just didn't happen. After the first couple of references though, I didn't really notice this and enjoyed the book for itself.
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