Set on an alternative Earth at the brink of World War One, Leviathan introduces two young characters: Deryn, a headstrong girl determined to join the British Air Service and escape her smothering family, and Alek, whose royal parents were just killed in an act that will set off the Great War. The two meet when the ship Deryn is on, the Leviathan, crashes near Alek's safehouse. The two encounter German warships and other dangers, and must cooperate to survive, even if they are on opposing sides.
Leviathan is a great read. Westerfield weaves a brilliant tale that mixes past customs with future technology. This book introduces the rest of the trilogy in a way that will leave the reader itching for the next installment.
5 stars
I loved this book, as well as the rest of the series! Somehow Westerfeld created futuristic, genetically engineered, mutant animals, and steam powered walking machines, and used them to successfully bring together one of the bloodiest wars in our history, and a somewhat dystopian image of the future.
ReplyDeleteYet, it is still an appropriate, funny, and captivating read for any kind of reader, whether you're a history buff, or a sci-fi fanatic! I have read several other books by Westerfeld, and have come to like his style of writing, as well has the unique themes, characters, and settings he always seems to include.
Thanks for your comment, Flora!
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