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by Rodman Philbrick (Author) "IF YOU'RE READING this, it must be a thousand years from now ..." (more)
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Like the hero from his last novel, REM World, Philbrick's latest misfit protagonist embarks on an adventure in a fantastic--and often frightening--alternative world. Spaz, an abandoned epileptic, lives on postapocalyptic Earth, destroyed long ago by an earthquake. The gray sky rains acid, the food is largely "tasteless protein chunks" and the creation of "mindprobes," virtual reality movies implanted directly in the brain, is destroying what's left of civilization. When Spaz learns that Bean, his foster sister, is dying, he begins a forbidden journey to see her. Ryter, a wise old man, accompanies Spaz and outwits most of their foes; he also ultimately teaches Spaz the value of keeping stories alive. The author creates some fascinating characters, such as the Monkey Boys, a brutal band "as wild as the paint on their faces"; Lanaya, a genetically improved girl whom Spaz and Ryter rescue; and the Furies, assassins who work for the boss of the "underworld traders." Once they find Bean, Lanaya--in return for saving her life--takes them to the one place where Bean stands a chance of survival, Eden. This biblical allusion, plus allegorical references to the Odyssey (the ending echoes James Joyce's monologue for Penelope), is not fully developed, and some of the episodes are a bit abrupt (e.g., the encounter with the Monkey Boys and the Furies). But Philbrick's creation of a futuristic dialect, combined with striking descriptions of a postmodern civilization, will convincingly transport readers to Spaz's world. Ages 10-14. (Nov.)
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Grade 6-9-Following the Big Shake, which destroyed most of civilization, a small group of individuals (the "proovs") retreated to Eden, learned how to improve themselves genetically, and sealed their environment off from the sprawling ruins inhabited by the remaining normals. Plagued by genetic defects, a toxic environment, and illnesses, normals like Spaz live in the Urb at the mercy of latch-bosses and their gangs. Spaz knows that his survival depends on Billy Bizmo and the Bully Bangers, so when they send him to rob an old man, he obeys. Ryter willingly surrenders his few possessions except for the pages of the book he is writing-the first time Spaz has seen anything like this. And when the boy sets out to find Bean, his dying foster sister, Ryter insists on accompanying him. Along the way, they are joined by Lanaya, a proov, and Little Face, an orphan. Finding Bean is hard enough; helping her appears to be impossible, until Lanaya takes the motley group back to Eden and confronts the rulers with the truth about the outside world. This is science fiction, not a fairy tale, and everyone does not live happily ever after... Also, the science part of this sci-fi is vague. However, readers who don't examine it too closely will be caught up in the novel. There is definitely room for a sequel...
Susan L. Rogers, Chestnut Hill Academy, PA
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Last Book in the Universe, May 21 2004
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This book is extremely good. The auther does a great job in this book, getting the readers attention and holding it. I could hardly put the book down. This book is a mixture of mystery with adventure. I can honestly say this was the best book that I have ever read, the only regret I gave about this book is that there isn't a sequal.
The book is about a boy named Spaz. Spaz is living on Earth after a big quake destroyed most all of it. Spaz was seperated by his latch family ( he was adopted) and is stuck living three latches away from them. Well one day spaz receives word that his sister Bean is very sick and she wants to see him. So Spaz teams up with an old gummie named Ryter and a little boy nicknamed Little Face, and travels across the three latches to get to his sister. On their journey they are attcked my mobs and latch Bosses, and they even manage to rescue a beautiful proov girl. The only way to save Bean is to take her to Eden (the place where proovs, or genetcally enhanced beings, live). The only thing bad thing about this is that no regular human like Bean is permitted to enter Eden. They sneak Bean in and cure her of a disease know as the blood disease. After they cure her Bean, Spaz, and Ryter are kicked out of Eden and return home.
Other books that I recommend if you liked this book are are Max the Mighty and Freak the Mighty.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing read, Feb 9 2004
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An excellent and completely absorbing story, ... and if you like this you should read the book "Feed" by M. T. Anderson, or vice versa.
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4.0 out of 5 stars great book, Jan 17 2004
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This review is from: The Last Book in the Universe (Mass Market Paperback)
I thought this was a very good book. It had a great message to readers and an excellent description of characters. It shows images of what Earth could be in the future if we're not careful: a world of violence and a world without books or stories. It makes you really think. It's a nice book to read and have a discussion in a book club or English class. The plot was confusing in some parts but this is still a great book for free time reading.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Post--Apocalyptic Fiction
This is the first book I read by Rodman Philbrick. And I must say I was pleasantly surprised!
It takes place in the wake of what the main character, Spaz calls the "Great... Read more
Published on Jan 1 2004 by T. Thompson

4.0 out of 5 stars The Last Book in the Universe
The Last Book in the Universe is a book that takes you to a different world.The author of this,Rodman Philbrick,visualizes the future and turns it into an inspiring story. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars The Universe is Upon Us
The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick is one of the best books I have read. It has great compelling writing and a deeper meaning. Read more
Published on Oct 29 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars My thoughts:
This was a very interesting book. It started out a little boring but then it got pretty good. Some of the words in the book are made up, so sometimes it gets hard to follow. Read more
Published on Oct 22 2003 by Analyn Sanchez

5.0 out of 5 stars my review
The last book in the universe by rodman philbrick was a very intriguing book about a boy named "spaz" i think that the last book in the universe was a very good book but also at... Read more
Published on Sep 29 2003 by Jeremy walker

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome sci-fi story!
This is the interesting science fiction story of an orphan boy, Spaz, kicked out of his previous adoptive family, living alone in the run-down outskirts of the Urb. Read more
Published on Aug 26 2003 by Jess

5.0 out of 5 stars This is such a great book!
Everybody under the age of 14 should read this book. Not only is it really well written, but it happens to be an example of what the world could turn out to be in the future if... Read more
Published on Aug 24 2003 by Jack K.

5.0 out of 5 stars the last book in the universe
oh my god that was such a good book! i couldnt put it down, i loved the characters in it. i thought it was cool that once they go to Eden it was where we live, but it did make me... Read more
Published on Jul 10 2003 by ashely

3.0 out of 5 stars This book was boring
When I saw this book, I had just got done reading Farenhiet 451, so I had some interest because the previous book had to do with books being burnt, and destroyed, so I wanted to... Read more
Published on May 27 2003 by Michael Wunderlich

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story - Excellent writing
This is one of the most wonderfully and cleverly written stories I have read in a long time. It is exciting, informative, and entertaining. Read more
Published on May 1 2003 by Kelbie

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