Balaclava

This is not my typical read/genre but when I saw the synopsis of this book I was intrigued. With the current issues we are all facing I was interested in getting a deeper look at someone else's thoughts and experiences and how that translates into a fictional story.Balaclava is an interesting read that deals with current social and environmental issues and the horrors of our world. This story covers many topics such as the power of protests, climate change, sexism, courage, capitalism, economic

The book takes a bold look at a future where young people in Germany rise up against a corrupt system. The book addresses urgent issues like climate change, water shortages, overcrowded cities, unemployment and economic inequality.The plot centers on a protest in Hamburg that turns violent, leading to the death of a police officer. This sparks a major conflict between the government and various protest groups across Europe. Mara Steinbach, who is searching for her brother wanted for the police o

A great insight into the revolutionary movement and its opposition in Germany! The author has a fantastic writing sense and can truly take you on a journey through the hard opposed problems they’re facing. Mara, our mc, was a troubled kid turned police officer who isn’t sure where her mind stands. Discovering something peculiar leaves her on a journey to discover exactly who she is AND who the people around her truly are. This book touches on sexism heavily and the hardships Mara faces in law en