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Synopsis
Originally published in 1953, In the Wet is Nevil Shute's speculative glance into the future of the British Empire. An elderly clergyman stationed in the Australian bush is called to the bedside of a dying derelict. In his delirium Stevie tells a story of England in 1983 through the medium of a squadron air pilot in the service of Queen Elizabeth II.
Is In the Wet appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A thoughtful alternate-history novel exploring Britain's future through a dying man's delirium. Contains mild period-appropriate language and themes of mortality, but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and chronic illness.
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Who'll love this
Readers interested in aviation, British history, and thought-provoking 'what if' scenarios will appreciate this speculative vision of 1980s monarchy.