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Vivian Apple at the End of the World

by Katie COYLE
7 CDs. 8:02 hrs. Dreamscape. 2015. $39.99. ISBN 9781633795235. 1 MP3-CD.
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Gr 9 Up—Coyle's debut combines a satirical apocalypse plot with a rite-of-passage tale. Vivian Apple finds herself omitted from the "Rapture" of her parents and thousands of other Believers of the Church of America when they all apparently disappear one night. Determined to find out the truth of what happened to them, Vivian and her best friend, Harp, embark on a cross-country road trip to investigate. Along the way they are joined by the secretive Peter and pregnant Believer Edie. This coming-of-age tale moves slowly at times, with plot twists interspersed with commentary on religion and cults, global warming, corporate America, and consumerism. The ending is a bit rushed, but overall it is an entertaining story. Julie Whelan provides a crisp and compelling reading.
VERDICT Recommended for mature young adult listeners.
Reviewed by Denise A. Garofalo, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY , Apr 01, 2015

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