104 pages • 3 hours read
Rodman PhilbrickThe Last Book In The Universe
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick depicts a post-apocalyptic world where Spaz, an epileptic teenager, navigates a divided society, with genetically unaltered humans in the impoverished Urb and genetically improved people in the utopian Eden. Alongside an elderly writer named Ryter, Spaz undertakes a perilous journey to save his ill sister, Bean, ultimately challenging the oppressive systems that govern their lives.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Rodman Philbrick's The Last Book In The Universe is praised for its imaginative dystopian world and engaging narrative. Readers appreciate its fast-paced adventure and powerful themes of hope and resilience. However, some critique the character development as lacking depth. Overall, it is deemed an inspiring read for young adults.
Who Should Read The Last Book In The Universe?
A reader who enjoys The Last Book In The Universe by Rodman Philbrick is likely a fan of dystopian fiction and young adult adventure. They would appreciate themes similar to those in Lois Lowry’s The Giver and Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games, including a futuristic society, survival challenges, and thought-provoking moral questions.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
740LBook Details
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Relationships: Family
Values/Ideas: Beauty