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Synopsis
Mary Shelley, the author of [*Frankenstein*][1], wrote the apocalyptic novel The Last Man in 1826. Its first person narrative tells the story of our world standing at the end of the twenty-first century and - after the devastating effects of a plague - at the end of humanity. In the book Shelley writes of weaving this story from a discovery of prophetic writings uncovered in a cave near Naples. The Last Man was made into a 2008 film. [1]: http://openlibrary.org/works/OL450125W/Frankenstein
Is The Last Man appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This apocalyptic novel depicts humanity's extinction by plague in the 21st century, featuring widespread death and grief. The focus is on emotional and psychological devastation rather than graphic violence, suitable for mature teen readers who can handle bleak themes.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love end-of-the-world stories and exploring what it means to be human when civilization crumbles will find this thought-provoking.