As the Last I May Know is a dystopian story revolving around a young girl named Nyma who is chosen to carry the codes for a weapon of mass destruction in case she’s needed. It is a doomsday tale, highlighting the agony of war and how it can force humanity to take drastic measures. Nyma’s inner struggle and the moral consequences associated with such a decision are significantly portrayed. The book astoundingly captures the war’s anguish, where the codes can only be extracted by taking Nyma’s life.
Authors:
S.L. Huang
Years:
2020
Genre:
Science Fiction
AwardInfo:
hugo-2020