Review: Another Favorite!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 10, 2014
I have had the pleasure of reading every one of Limberg's books save one, and I DO have it on my TBR list! I can honestly say that I have enjoyed every novel of his so far and, although I cannot pick ONE favorite (I loved them all!), The Last Analog Summer was just as amazing and surprising as his other books.I fell in love with the characters! They jelled together so well and each one complimented the other. In a way, they were like a well-oiled unit, yet each character had their own personalities and quirks which made them much more endearing. Limberg took young adults and set them in the middle of a town stuck in the past. No internet, no T.V., barely any electricity...and it worked. It was refreshing to read a book not centered on technology and to remember how it was back when I was younger and computers were way too expensive to have, no iPods, no internet, thirteen channels on cable if you counted PBS. We made our OWN adventures and that is exactly what the kids in this story do, too. Also, there is history in the book. I was so excited while reading it that afterwards, I had to send the author a message and ask questions! LOL!I am going to let my son read this story next. He is sixteen and I think it would be good for him to read a story where kids his age don't have the technological luxuries that he has today. I also think he'll relate to the kids in this book because he doesn't get into technology very much and he loves history, as well.This is a book that will be adored by anyone – from ages 13 to 92! Please grab a copy and visit Dodge, Iowa. Oh, and hang on. Lack of technology does not equal lack of adventure...or problems for the folks of this town.