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The Meeting Place by Ruth Rosenhek unfolds in 2028 in an Australian community being infiltrated by government officials and robot guards in response to a deadly viral outbreak affecting its residents. Shockingly, community members are being rounded up like cattle and herded into quarantine facilities. Since 2022, Australia has fallen prey to catastrophic events like droughts, bushfires, powerful rainfalls, flash floods, insufficient resources, plagues, and pandemics. This tale follows the heartfelt journeys of three friends: Gale (a woman experiencing gender dysphoria), Sara (a self-proclaimed survivalist), and Lis (a mother of two teens), who promise to regroup at their secluded Meeting Place if their community ever becomes an unsafe environment. Unfortunately, they all undergo separate trials and disparate journeys. Will Gale, Sara, and Lis ever reunite?
The Meeting Place is a dystopian sci-fi tale that unravels in the distant future in Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia. It is riveting, deeply profound, beautifully crafted, and surprisingly relevant to our modern times. The story elegantly explores themes like friendship, individuality, family trauma, natural disasters, the loss of personal and nationwide autonomy, government control, and defiance. Each harrowing event and treacherous obstacle the protagonists are forced to confront will keep you glued to your seat as you eagerly flip through the pages to discover how the story concludes. Ruth Rosenhekâs writing style is captivating and immersive, pulling you deeper into the story from beginning to end. The character development is on point. Through their unique story arcs, you will gradually identify with Gale, Lis, and Sara and view them as relatable individuals -- with their flaws, quirks, and all. If you are a fan of character-driven, dramatic dystopian novels, this book is the perfect choice!
