54 pages 1 hour read

Shaun David Hutchinson

We Are the Ants

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson has been praised for its imaginative plot and deep, emotional exploration of themes like depression and the meaning of life. Reviewers appreciated its blend of science fiction with poignant personal struggles. However, some found its pacing uneven and the protagonist’s recurring cynicism off-putting. Overall, it's lauded for its original and thought-provoking narrative.

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Who Should Read We Are the Ants?

Fans of Young Adult fiction with a blend of science fiction and deep emotional exploration will relish We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson. Readers who enjoyed Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven or More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera will find this novel’s themes of love, loss, and the meaning of life captivating.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

HL800L

Book Details

Genre
Magical Realism
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
LGBTQ
Mental Illness
Bullying
Themes
Identity: Sexuality
Relationships: Friendship
Life/Time: Mortality & Death