Dust
A Novel
by Alison Stine
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Pub Date Dec 03 2024 | Archive Date Dec 17 2024
St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books
Description
"An immediate classic that holds its own alongside the greats of American Literature, Dust brings the haunting echoes of our past to a weather-beaten future. Every word of Dust is as familiar as a childhood friend. You understand—instantly—that you will carry it with you for the rest of your life." – K. Ancrum, award-winning author of The Wicker King
In this haunting, speculative coming-of-age novel about finding your place in an unforgiving environment, a partially deaf teen questions everything she knows about family, love, and her future.
After her father has a premonition, Thea and her family move to the Bloodless Valley of southern Colorado, hoping to make a fresh start. But the rivers are dry, the crops are dying, and the black blizzards of Colorado have returned. Much like the barren land, Thea feels her life has stopped growing. She is barely homeschooled, forbidden from going to the library, and has no way to contact her old friends—all due to her parents’ fear of the outside world’s dangerous influence.
But to make ends meet, Thea is allowed to work at the café in town. There, she meets Ray, who is deaf. Thea, who was born hard of hearing, has always been pushed by her parents to pass as someone who can hear. Now, with Ray secretly teaching Thea how to sign, she begins to learn what she’s been missing—not just a new language but a whole community and maybe even a chance at love.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250878731 |
| PRICE | $20.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 304 |
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Featured Reviews
Mia C, Reviewer
Dust was a mind-blowing read. Alison Stine has a way with taking serious, climate situations and scenarios and turning them into instant page-turners that leave the reader wanting more. This is a compelling story that will stay with you for a very long time.
A special thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewer 810933
Absolutely mesmerising! This novel beautifully explores the struggles of a partially deaf teen in an unforgiving world. It’s a powerful exploration of identity and resilience and the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and questioning everything she knows which is both poignant and powerful. A five-star read that will stay with you long after the last page.
Reviewer 492564
Dust is a terrific book about a young Deaf woman's resilience and ability to think critically, to grow and take risks. Thea's father, paranoid and desperate, moves the family to a new and horrific Dust Bowl, while her mother is frightened of her father and does whatever he says. Amid this apocalyptic setting, Thea takes a job in town, where she's exposed to the outside world--at least a bit of it--and meets the only other Deaf person she's eve known. He teaches her that Deaf folks can move through the world just as well as hearing ones, but her parents' beliefs that she's defective rather than disabled are hard to overcome. But Thea makes friends, and learns things, and, in the end, saves her family and other members of her community. Highly recommended.
Sam B, Reviewer
What an extremely deep read. As someone who does not have to deal with a disability I am always looking for insight and understanding of those who do. Alison Stine does this extremely well with her characters in Dust.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books and NetGalley for an eARC for an honest review.
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