The New People
[A] bold and twisting plot ... As impressive as Uptmor’s authorial daring with plot and characters is her rich setting, deploying all the details of life as we knew it in the year 2008 ... Uptmor has pulled off quite a coup in a debut novel. In a word: sold.
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Page-turner ... Uptmor skillfully weaves Charlotte and Emma’s perspectives to both mirror and conflict with each other. Recommend this debut to anyone interested in the micro-interactions that can make or break a relationship.
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Shows that the power of change lies not in what happens to you, but in how you respond to it. Focusing on the journey of Emma and Charlotte as they grapple with losing control amid the fear of the surrounding newness, this story echoes our current political and economic climate. Through Uptmor’s ability to develop a unique plot with heartfelt characters, we see how we are all dealing with change that seems to turn our world upside down, and it’s not until we connect with others that we can put our lives into perspective.
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