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The Kind (The Recoverist Quartet Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jule Owen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 101 ratings
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Outcast, liberator of the non-people, a mystery to herself.


In a world so desperate that people trade their children for food, a girl, cast out from her city for an unknown crime becomes an unlikely hero.


It is 2472. The British Isles have been transformed by climate change into a desert archipelago. The wealthy and privileged have retreated to high-tech walled cities. Those beyond the walls are known as the Non-Grata. They live a precarious, hand-to-mouth existence, surviving on the “charity” of the cities. In return, these non-people must pay a Quota, a tax paid in human life. Specifically, they give the rich something their money cannot buy: children.

Isobel Twelvetrees has been put outside the walls of her city and left to die in the lethal heat for a crime she cannot remember committing. She was saved by someone or something, but when she wakes, the only companion she has is a dog with odd coloured eyes. When she learns the terrible truth about the plight of the Non Grata, she turns into a new kind of warrior. As she crosses continents with the threadbare armies of the Non Grata, in a deadly race against time to destroy the Quota and right historic wrongs, she starts to uncover the truth about herself and what she left behind.

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    The Recoverist Quartet
  2. Print length
    277 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
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  5. Publication date
    November 18, 2017
  6. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  7. Grade level
    9 - 12
  8. File size
    637 KB
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About the Author

Jule Owen was born in the North of England in a little place nestled between Snowdonia, the Irish Sea and the Pennines. She now lives in London, UK, where the weather is warmer, and there are more museums, but she misses the wide open spaces and the good quality water. Jule has spent many years helping to make software, and is fascinated by science, technology and futurology, which she periodically blogs and tweets about. Her books are her creative response to the exponential growth of technological innovation in the era of climate change, with a bit of magic thrown in.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077LMKSNF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mean Time Press (November 18, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 18, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 637 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 277 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 101 ratings

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Jule Owen was born in the North of England. She now lives in the south, where the people are surprisingly friendly, the weather is warmer, and there are more museums, but she misses the wide-open spaces and the excellent quality tap water.

Her working life has been spent helping businesses build online technology, including a short stint in the video games industry. These days, she helps build tech products that involve automation and machine learning.

Her books are her creative response to the exponential growth of technological innovation in the era of climate change, with a bit of magic thrown in.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
101 global ratings

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Lewie D
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and enjoyable introduction to the series
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2021
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A lovely introduction to a world that hopefully will not come to pass for us. The author espouses tolerance and respect, and she preaches (without being overbearing) about the dangers of abusing the gifts of our world.
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Isabel C. Kunkle
4.0 out of 5 stars Challenging and Engaging
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
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Not a light beach read, especially at first—the initial third or so demands close attention to figure out the world, the characters, and what’s going on. (I realized after reading that it may be a sequel to an earlier trilogy, so YMMV more if you read that one.) But that’s not a bad thing, and the book definitely rewards attention! It’s mysterious and truly feels post-apocalyptic, and the writing is literary without being pretentious.

My one complaint is that it feels in parts like it should have been longer, or multiple books—once the central conflict starts, things move *fast*, which is good but makes some of the side characters and plots feel less developed than I might have liked. Still, that’s a minor note. This is a very engaging book and I definitely plan on reading the next one!
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Math Teacher
3.0 out of 5 stars Creative and full of wonder but a CLIFFHANGER
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
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I think this deserves only one star because it is a cliffhanger. But it seems so unusual and creative that it’s not a waste of time. Not sure I will read the rest of the series.
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azlaydey
5.0 out of 5 stars Written by a really creative mind
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
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I've been reading every day for years, and I have never read a book as unusual as this one. It was hard to put it down!!!!! Kudos to the author.
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Maureen H
4.0 out of 5 stars The horrible, horrible cliffhanger!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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I was warned, but read it anyway. I'm not sorry because this is a phenomenal post-apocalyptic, scifi, fantasy novel. The characters are great, the world building is excellent, and the plot is engaging. But that cliffhanger...
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Dave Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019
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I really enjoyed this book and hope the next one is out soon. I'm
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marla fund
4.0 out of 5 stars Who or What Is Isobel?
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2020
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I found this book to be overwhelming with lots of characters and venue /location changes. It does have an intriguing storyline, and as the first of a series I'm assuming things will become clearer as you go though the series. If you like writing style like Tom Clancy you will love this book!
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E. Macmullen
5.0 out of 5 stars Exhilarating read!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017
Another fantastic book from Jule Owen! Although the book is set well into the future, the polarized societies it describes are very familiar. The unification of the non gratas into a force to be reckoned and the description power structures and struggles in the process are insightful and exhilarating. I really enjoyed finding links to the previous trilogy and speculating about the origins and purpose of the many characters in this book... The book is action packed but the lulling sensation of safety created earlier in the book stays with you throughout the book and helps you enjoy the adventure. Cannot wait for the next book!
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Katttie
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic - Best book this year
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2018
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Long awaited after loving her first series and oh so worth the wait! Taking us even further into the future, less focus on tech, more focus on humanity and climate..... she has created a vivid landscape of parched, desolate North Wales in which to set a fascinating and rather beautiful story.
But still some of the tech things were very cool - The image of self replicating drones stripping an army bare of weapons and clothes without harming a soul was especially powerful.
The central female child leads this story so strongly yet with a constant, genuine childlike quality. Isobel’s characterization is very compelling and leaves no doubt that were she real, people would inevitably be drawn strongly. Creating such a character within the beginnings of a great story set in such a horribly believable future scene is one fine skill from Jule. Next one please! (You’re going to hear that a lot!)
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Shivam Mishra
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
Reviewed in India on March 3, 2018
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I cannot still belive that someone can think of such a wonderful story. Surely this book not only makes aware of changing climate of the world in future but also takes to great deapths of fiction.
Can't help myself waiting from the book in the series - ELIDER
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Lone Ranger
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favourite Read of the Year - Superbly Gripping
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2017
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I read and loved Jule Owen's House Next Door series, which begins with The Boy Who Fell From the Sky, and could not wait until the publication of The Kind. Let me say from the start that it lived up to the reviews in every way. It's my favourite read of the year. From its instantly gripping opening line until the last page, it grabs you and never lets go. It's a superbly written page-turner, but the best thing about it is the characters. And the plot. Oh, and the title - one of my favourite ever. So, in case you're in any doubt, I'm a fan. Don't just buy it, buy it for your friends.
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E. Macmullen
5.0 out of 5 stars Exhilarating read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2017
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Another fantastic book from Jule Owen! Although the book is set well into the future, the polarised societies it describes are very familiar. The unification of the non gratas into a force to be reckoned and the description power structures and struggles in the process are insightful and exhilarating. I really enjoyed finding links to the previous trilogy and speculating about the origins and purpose of the many characters in this book... The book is action packed but the lulling sensation of safety created earlier in the book stays with you throughout the book and helps you enjoy the adventure. Cannot wait for the next book!
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