A fantastic commentary on climate change, privilege, and the battle between generations. The writing is beautiful and has the perfect balance of sarcasm and darkness. It's also a novel that is sure to spark a discussion making it an interesting choice for some book clubs.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

This book is a mixed book of sarcastic humour, dystopian and environmental and is about a group of teens who go away with their families but the adults in the group are too busy getting high and drinking alcohol to bother much with their teenage kids and so they are left to their own devices and have to fend for themselves which theyre in general not at all bothered by this.
This book is a very different and unique read that may not be to everyone's tastes. I'm not 100% sure if i liked it or not to be completely honest, so have rated it 3 stars.

A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet was really good. I gave it four stars for now, but this may well turn into a five star book the longer I sit on it. I randomly requested this one form Netgalley because the cover looked nice and was not let down. The layers in the book were VERY impressive. And, given the current #coronavirus situation, reading a book about an environmental disaster and the resulting social situation was appropriate to say the least. I usually love adult books written from the perspective of a child and this one was no exception. The kids were the stars of the show, intentionally, and the dichotomy between the kids and adults in this one was fascinating. The biblical layers, the brilliance of Jack, the subtle and not so subtle integration of religion, science and art was A+. The obvious biblical references and their associated twists. The Owner and all she was (or maybe wasn't). I was here for it. I'm still here for it. I was even more here for this one because I know exactly what sort of little children's bible Jack was given- I myself had one (as, I'm sure, did every small child growing up in and around the south). As Jack in his precocious 9 year old mind translated and interpreted these stories, drew connections, found hope, etc., I was able to visualize the same little picture stories in my children's bible. By no means was this a religious book, but it was a book that offered some fascinating commentary on religion, and it was excellent.

There was so much I loved about this book, from Evie's strong cynicism to the fantastically sharp commentary on the state of the environment and what we're doing to the planet. This was the perfect length; not too long, just offering enough to make things pop, and I loved reading

Thank you Net Galley for the free ARC. Overly indulgent parents allowing their kids to run free during a summer vacation when a storm hits. Hard to like any of the characters.

It took 2 starts to finish A Children's Bible but it was worth the effort. Blessedly short, Lydia Millet's para-apocalyptic novel is peopled by 2 absolutely charming children (truly the Greek chorus here) and a gaggle of parents and teenagers. The parents as presented are despicable Their mostly teenage offspring seem headed in the same direction despite their contempt for the mothers' and fathers' failings. (This was the reason I initially put the book down. ) Then interesting things begin to happen and the kids hang together to protect what they value. There is a clever version of a key Bible event and semi miraculous coping. That's what Millet does and gets away with because of her beautiful writing which includes animals as usual. But keep your eye on Jack.

Beautiful impactful writing punctuates this literary fiction entry. It’s vivid, visceral, and real. A novel that piques thought and dialogue, and an excellent example of characterization.

4.5 stars.

In an age where the young justifiably blame the old for the devastation of the planet, this dystopian tale of youthful alienation and environmental apocalypse resonated deeply with me.

A group of self-indulgent and wealthy parents, enjoying a two month summer sea-side debauch, are so dazed by sex, alcohol and drugs they barely notice the end times arrive. Their children, sharper witted and far more canny, are left to fend for themselves.

The story, narrated by the sharp-eyed, cynical Eve, grabbed me from the first paragraph and didn't let go. While I was sometimes confused by who some of the other children were, the plot and writing kept me hooked. Some passages were so beautiful and captured so clearly my own feelings about what is happening to our planet that I had to copy them into my journal to savor later.

This was my first novel by Lydia Millet and I look forward to reading more by her.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this advance review copy.

Literary fiction at its best beautifully drawn characters a story that drew me in. Lydia Millets books are always intriguing thought provoking as with all her books I will be highly recommending.#netgalley#ww.Norton.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy. A Children’s Bible tells the story of Eve and Jack, siblings spending the summer at a rented beach house with their parents and several other families. The children, mostly teenagers, spend the summer avoiding their parents and being embarrassed by them. When a storm hits and turns their idyllic vacation spot into a flood zone, the children escape only to find themselves in more danger than they could have imagined.

I have mixed feelings about this book, thus the 4 stars. Millet hits on the anxiety my generation feels about our children’s survival in this era of climate chaos. And she does so beautifully. The ending left me literally breathless. That said, when I was reading it I didn’t want to put it down; but, when I did put it down, I was reluctant to pick it back up. Some of the characters felt like mere outlines and the apocalyptic scenario seemed a bit far-fetched from just one storm. Still, well worth reading and pondering. I will recommend this to friends,

I absolutely loved A Children’s Bible. There is a serenity and fluidity to Millet’s writing that I found to be beautiful. The story was well told and quite powerful. This was my introduction to Lydia Millet and I have already picked up other novels by her. I am entranced completely by her writing style.