The Record Keeper

Name: The Record Keeper
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Agnes Gomillion
ISBN: 9781980027058

Author: Agnes Gomillion

Narrator: Adenrele Ojo

Unabridged: 13 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 06/18/2019

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure

Synopsis

The Record Keeper is a visceral and thrilling near-future dystopia examining past and present race relations. After World War III, Earth is in ruins, and the final armies have come to a reluctant truce. Everyone must obey the law--in every way--or risk shattering the fragile peace and endangering the entire human race. Although Arika Cobane is a member of the race whose backbreaking labor provides food for the remnants of humanity, she is destined to become a member of the Kongo elite. After ten gruelling years of training, she is on the threshold of taking her place of privilege far from the fields. But everything changes when a new student arrives. Hosea Khan spews dangerous words of treason: What does peace matter if innocent lives are lost to maintain it? As Arika is exposed to new beliefs, she realizes that the laws she has dedicated herself to uphold are the root of her people's misery. If Arika is to liberate her people, she must unearth her fierce heart and discover the true meaning of freedom: finding the courage to live--or die--without fear.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Justine

An unusual and complicated book, requiring some time and thought to process and understand. I was a bit confused at first, because there is so much left unsaid that you just have to glean from actions and events, from conversations, and from the inner monologue of the main character, Arika. At times......more

Goodreads review by Ms. Woc Reader

The Record Keeper follows Arika Cobane who lives in an area in the post World War III Earth called Kongo. She's been training for 10 years to become a record keeper and keep the history records of her people. She's nearing the end of her schooling and hoping to become a Senator of the Assembly. This......more

Goodreads review by nick • readbyray

If you would like to hear my non-spoilery thoughts on Record the Keeper, read on; First Thoughts ✨ ———————— I found the first chapter very confusing, as I do with must dystopian books. It showed our main character Arika as a child, and how brave and strong she was. She was ready to fight for what she b......more

Goodreads review by Thistle &

Arika is a very dynamic protagonist. She used to be very rebellious and became a toady after Teacher Jones crushed her spirit. A lot of the book is about whether or not she will return to being rebellious. Topics this book brought up - what does it take to be a revolutionary, the role of school and......more