The Girl with the Lightning Brain | Book Review
The Girl with the Lightning Brain
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‘The Girl with the Lightning Brain’ by Cliff Ratza is a book that revolves around Electra Kittner. So, while giving birth to Electra a lightning bolt strikes Electra’s house and her mother dies during the incident. But something extraordinary happens to Electra due to this lightning bolt. Our planet has been hit by a deadly virus which has affected the population adversely. This virus has somehow has the effects similar to how an Alzheimer works but this seems to be affecting all the age groups. It is spreading globally creating a pandemic situation all over the world with no solution to it. Although a temporary solution was made available but it was only open for the privileged few. But that too is creating a sense of turmoil amongst those who were receiving it as sooner or later they are going to get affected by it. Jason i.e. Electra’s father is working on creating a vaccine which will help alleviate the virus. But the biggest question is when will this vaccine be created? Will it work as they think it will? How role will Electra play in this entire pandemic situation? To know more read ‘The Girl with Lightning Brain’.
My Thoughts:
The plot is unique and I liked how the overall plot moves. The book is a unique combination of action, adventure, suspense and how the virus disrupts the daily life of people. How some privileged tend to have benefits over the common people is explained very well. We also get to experience how some situations described in the book very well fit into our real world.
The characters are well developed especially Electra. I am sure the readers will get connected to Electra as we get to see how she develops into this world affected by the virus i.e. when and in which conditions Electra was born and then in her present world. I also liked how determined she is to save the world and free the world from this deadly virus.
The world building done by the author is marvelous and the conditions that are discussed about how the world is struck by it before, during and after are described aptly.
Language is simple and lucid and the narration is done vividly. The readers will find no difficulty while reading the book.
The book cover is exciting and will surely develop curiosity amongst the readers. The title of the book is also catchy and is apt to the plot.
Overall, I would say that it was a splendid experience while reading the book and I would surely recommend it to all.
Rating: 5/5
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