Girl w/ All the Gifts
Underneath all the action and vaguely scientific technical gibberish, The Girl With All the Gifts is about a young girl coming to terms with her identity. Melanie, the protagonist, was kept in the dark about her true identity for years, and when she finds out, she's plunged into an unknown, dangerous world. Melanie is surrounded by people who put her down because of who she is, or who wish to cause harm to her. She must learn to take care of herself in her hostile environment, and how to tell a friend from an enemy from an ally-by-necessity. And most importantly, she must learn to accept herself as she is, despite the isolation and antagonization she suffers. Of course, among all the difficulties, there are light-hearted moments. Melanie is a naturally optimistic and intelligent person. She easily makes friends and even manages to form genuine relationships with those who once feared or hated her. The Girl With All the Gifts is all about making the best of a bad situation, a talent...