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Relevant, haunting, and inspiring, this is one of the best books of 2019. Read 789 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Sarah Pinsker’s A Song for a New Day makes it seem effortless-but in focusing on the taxing nature of the creative process under duress, she also reminds the reader of how difficult 'effortless' can be. There aren’t many books that can accurately convey the dynamics of a local DIY music scene and tap into a decades-long tradition of speculative fiction. Pinsker’s novel feels very relevant in 2019, she’s also grappling with some classically science fictional themes. There’s something very zeitgeist-y about what Pinsker does here. It’s a fascinating paradox: elements of this world are utterly terrifying, but Pinsker balances that neatly with elements to show its appeal. To call this novel completely dystopian wouldn’t be entirely accurate, though: there’s a passing reference to states having established a basic income, for instance. Find the illegal concerts and bring musicians into the limelight they deserve. But when she sees how the world could actually be, that won’t be enough.By setting this novel in a society where DIY can literally be against the law, Pinsker ups the suspense considerably. The only catch is that she’ll have to do something she’s never done before and go out in public. By lucky chance, she finds a new job and a new calling: discover amazing musicians and bring their concerts to everyone via virtual reality. She spends her days in Hoodspace, helping customers order all of their goods online for drone delivery – no physical contact with humans needed. A Song for a New Day Sarah Pinsker Penguin, Sep 10, 2019- Fiction- 384 pages 7Reviews Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified WINNER OF.

Rosemary Laws barely remembers the Before times. She does what she has to do: She performs in illegal concerts to a small but passionate community, always evading the law. Now, in the After, terror attacks and deadly viruses have led the government to ban concerts, and Luce’s connection to the world – her music, her purpose – is closed off forever. A Song for a New Day by Sarah Pinsker, Sep 10, 2019, Berkley edition, paperback. One of her songs had just taken off and she was on her way to becoming a star. In the Before, when the government didn’t prohibit large public gatherings, Luce Cannon was on top of the world. A Song for a New Day Sarah Pinsker (Author) FORMAT Paperback 17.00 15. After a global pandemic makes public gatherings illegal and concerts impossible, except for those willing to break the law for the love of music - and for one chance at human connection.Īfter a global pandemic makes public gatherings illegal and concerts impossible, except for those willing to break the law for the love of music – and for one chance at human connection.

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