![]() ![]() In some ways, knowing that the dystopian and war elements are imminent changes the way we read the novel. And instead of the standard high school drama, Daisy's dealing with losing her home, being displaced, caring for her younger cousin, helping in the war effort, escaping the unnamed Enemy, and finding her way back to the rest of her family, who she's not sure is even alive. Instead of the typical teenage family angst that one deals with when trying to balance family and finding your own place in the world, Daisy's family helps the process right along by kicking her out and sending her across the Atlantic, where before long, she finds herself navigating war in a pretty up-close and personal fashion.Īdding to the twists this book brings, instead of a typical high school jock/bad boy crush, Daisy's first love is her younger cousin. Mixing in the dystopian and war drama genres, however, gives How I Live Now an interesting twist on the typical YA coming-of-age story. Most likely to appeal to those about to come of age themselves, How I Live Now deals with common themes faced during adolescence, like first love, taking on a more grown-up role in life, moving on to new adventures, and family. ![]() In essence, How I Live Now tells the story of Daisy's coming-of-age during World War III in England. Young Adult Literature Coming-Of-Age Dystopian War Drama ![]()
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