This nearfuture novel from bergin h2o is set in southwest britain, 60 years after a virus killed most of earths biologically born men. Virginia bergin is an english writer who grew up in abingdon, oxfordshire, and now lives in bristol. In the first book in a terrifying postapocalyptic duology, its in the rain. Rain rain h2o, book 1 by virginia bergin fantastic fiction. Author of the h2o duology h2o and the storm uk titles. Ruby, the main character, is pretty much a mean girl everyone knew in high school. The main character isnt likeable, she doesnt really grow as a person, and she makes stupid mistakes that almost kill her multiple times. John of patmos first century ce book of revelation, is apokalypsis. The characters ping from event to event with emotions always at the forefront. At first, i actually liked her and her voice was great. Virginia bergin news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message. Rubys not sure she can make it on her own much longer.
Through a mix of careful planning and sheer luck, 15yearold ruby morris. The debut novel and first in a series from virginia bergin, h2o is an apocalyptic novel that plays with an intriguing premise, familiar tropes, and is wrapped in an authentic firstperson kindofepistolary narrative. Award for her young adult science fiction novel who runs the world. I had hoarded my copy of virginia bergins h20 on my bookcase for sometime and finally read it when i noticed the sequel, the storm, had just. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. H2o in the first book in a terrifying postapocalyptic duology, its in the rain. Women run the world, and boys and men now spend thei. She studied psychology and fine arts at central saint martins. H2o the rain by virginia bergin book trailer youtube. H20 by virginia bergin ya dystopian books for teens. Read h2o by virginia bergin available from rakuten kobo. One minute sixteenyearold ruby morris is having her first proper snog with caspar mccloud in a hot tub, and the next shes being bundled inside the house, dripping wet, cold and in her underwear.
H2o recommendation this book would appeal to anyone who like science fiction or dystopian books. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Its a number that means shes one of the lucky few still standing. H2o by virginia bergin hook the virus the virus lives in water and if you come in contact with any water with the deseas it you will contract it imagine your whole world changing from just one little rain shower. Her parents, the children of irish and polish immigrants and one englishwoman had moved from liverpool to the south of england in search of work. H20 by virginia bergin remember the game we all played as children called hot lava where you jumped from couch to table to desk to avoid touching the ground aka the lava. For maximum scare factor, be sure to read it during a rainstorm, as i accidentally did. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content. I read the first 80 pages of it in barnes and nobles, i late bought it on amazon but by that time i was reading a different series. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Virginia bergin born 1966 is an english writer who grew up in abingdon, oxfordshire, and. This book follows a 15yearold girl, ruby, struggling to survive when the apocalypse begins while she is out with her friends. She grew up in abingdon, oxfordshire, in a house tied to her fathers job. She sprinkles in elements of unexpected romance that makes this book even better. H2o is an apocalyptic thriller centering around the premise of deadly rain, and i found it quite enjoyable.
This book has an amazing plot and the way its written is phenomenal. H2o book santa monica public library bibliocommons. H2o was written by virginia bergin and was originally published in the united kingdom in 2014 under the title the rain. I like how the endings a cliff hanger because shes waiting for her dad. One minute sixteenyearold ruby morris is having her first proper snog with caspar mccloud in a hot tub, and the next shes being bundled.
The deadly rain, the water all around people has some sort of bacteria that eats the people alive, turning it into intense and slow death. The latest fictional civilizationending threat is deadly rain. H2o by virginia bergin literally translated, the word apocalypse means a revelation, or uncovering, as in uncovering of the truth. Review h2o by virginia bergin ok to start off, i was really excited when i first read the back of this book. I grieved for it, instantly, in the darkness and the emptiness. Virginia bergin is the author of h2o, which the horn book magazine called inspiring. H2o ebook by virginia bergin 9781492606550 rakuten kobo. Against all odds, ruby has survived the catastrophic onset of the killer rain. Rain rain h2o, book 1 by virginia bergin book cover, description, publication history. Virginia bergin learned to rollerskate with the children of eminent physicists. And its a number that says her father is probably dead. H2o series, book 1 by virginia bergin overdrive rakuten.
Of course, she doesnt actually realize that she is mean. The first clip with the paper catching on fire is merely symbolism. H2o has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Main characters list and descriptions coming your way. Maybe virginia bergin s other books are better, but in h2o or the rain as its called other places, ruby has no character growth, nor does she even find her father. When a strange rain falls bearing a fatal, contagious disease, ruby finds herself alone with the only drinkable water quickly running out. Sometimes you even got creative and took the couch cushions and pillows with you to get farther through the house.
Shes worried about her clothes, makeup, and hair even in a time of crisis. Virginia bergin manages to write about a world in mass chaos so well. The storm the rain may not be the only thing to fear in this postapocalyptic thriller sequel to h2o. After awhile, any apocalyptic books will have a similar twist to it, either its the zombies or some sort of sickness that ends the world. The bacteria feeds on human flesh and it makes you itch and you. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the storm. Theres a space bacterium raining down on england, infesting the water supply and fatally infecting everyone it touches. H2o book by virginia bergin half price books marketplace. Download read the rain 2014 by virginia bergin in pdf. Buy virginia bergin ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. In other words, through crisis, the end of days reveals the truth of the world while also revealing us to. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read h2o. Two weeks after the radio started broadcasting the warning, its in the rain.
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