The Age of Miracles

Quietly horrifying and extremely effective. By showing the post-apocalyptic world through a 12 year old girl's eyes, we see how ordinary people try to continue to live their lives and avoid total chaos. In Julia's experience, the fact that the sun doesn't rise for more than 24 hours is on the same level of disaster as buying a first bra that doesn't fit. Although a feeling of dreads hovers over the novel, there is also hope that no matter what happens, human beings will endure. Reminded me of a chilling Twilight Zone episode.