Hello Readers,
As soon as I started this book, I knew I was in for a
special ride. This is one of them books that takes you by the hand and tells
you to run. I think the blurb has done a wonderful job and provides a great
overview without spoilers and spoon-feeding.
Anyone got a sense of deja vu, do not panic today is a full review of Nightmare Scenario by
Hazel Clarke. On 17th October I was lucky enough to have a stop on the blog
tour.
Thank you again, Bookollective for inviting me onto the
tour on behalf of Salad Pages and for sending me a copy of Nightmare Scenario
by Hazel Clarke for free in exchange for an honest review.
Our main character is Gracie Thrace, she is well developed and
easily relatable. Gracie is 18-year-old and has just started university and
living in a day and age where automaton housemaids are common in countless
households. Without too many spoilers, the first and most important theme in this book is mental
health and the second major theme deals with is the development of technology.
Mental health plays a huge role in Gracie's plight,
bringing elements of schizophrenia and psychosis to light in an unapologetic
and honest way. Hazel’s clever handling of this topic was brave and true but
didn't deflect from an already fascinating tale.
IrukaTech makes and controls the Hourglasses that are
installed on the wrists of everyone. Hourglasses are like a mobile phone
however unlike out mobile phones, the tracking can’t be turned off, which means
the police and IrukaTech can track any person at any given time. How scary is
this thought like honestly? Just thing about it, I hardly ever have my location
on my phone activated.
A mind-altering drug called Hydrobliss is being tested in
secret by IrukaTech four human test subjects have been given Hydrobliss. Thanks
to Hydrobliss and IrukaTech Gracie hears four voices in her head: Psyche, Eros,
Kai and Terry, I love this homage to Greek mythology and good old Kai and
Terry.
Both themes are dealt with beautifully and respectfully
especially the metal health theme it was deep and emotional and you easily felt
a connection to Gracie. Hazel’s writing constructs an engaging honest and raw
story that envelops you in her dystopian world and through the unsettling
times.
L x
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