10:59 by N R Baker review: why this is one of the best novels I've ever read!! 5/5 recommend.

i loved this book.

"10:59" by N.R. Baker isn't just a book; it's a journey—a thrilling rollercoaster that you wish had no end. Imagine diving into a story so immersive, every page crackles with the energy of the last piece of a puzzle clicking into place. That's "10:59." It's not often that a book grabs me by the soul and refuses to let go, but Baker has managed to do just that, weaving environmental concerns with a narrative so gripping, you'll forget to breathe.

cover and description

A deadly virus. An over-populated world. An impossible decision.

The clock is ticking to the end of the world; and we’re already at 10:59.

The most important book you’ll read this year. An apocalyptic thriller with a difference, 10:59 by NR Baker will have you questioning everything – and everyone – you thought you knew.

If you held the lives of those around you in your hands, who would you save? And could you live with sentencing others to certain death?

When teenager Louis Crawford is asked to come up with an idea that will change the world, his answer is both shocking and simple. And it is a solution that will change everything, forever.

Louis finds himself thrust into the middle of an organisation that has the power to save the world. But are its motives pure? And can he live with the price that humanity must pay?

so, what's 10:59 about?

The premise is simple yet profound: What if you had the power to prevent the planet from tipping over the edge into environmental catastrophe, but the cost was unimaginably high? "10:59" explores this with characters so real, they bleed off the page. Baker's skill in crafting a narrative that's as enlightening as it is entertaining is unparalleled. This isn't just fiction; it's a wake-up call—a beautifully penned love letter to the planet and its inhabitants, urging us to open our eyes to the world around us.

N R Baker's well-executed pacing

The pacing is perfect, with twists that are as unpredictable as they are satisfying. Baker masterfully balances on the thin line between hope and despair, leaving readers teetering on the edge of their seats. The prose is lush, vivid, painting a world that's at once familiar and eerily possible. It's a world you're desperate to save, alongside characters who feel like old friends by the book's end.

what sets this book apart

"10:59" is a masterclass in how to write a book that's both important and engaging. It's one of those rare gems that you'll want to shove into the hands of friends, strangers, anyone who will listen, because it's not just a story- it's a message. A message that's delivered with such passion, such urgency, it's impossible to ignore.

it calls for action

As the final page turns, you're left with more than just the echo of the words; you're left with a sense of purpose, a desire to look at the world differently, to be better. N.R. Baker hasn't just written one of the best books I've ever read; she's penned a manifesto for change, wrapped in a tale that's as heart-stopping as it is heartwarming.

conclusion

In short, "10:59" is a revelation—a book that dances on the line between fiction and reality, leaving a footprint that's indelibly etched into the fabric of your being. Don't just read it; let it transform you!

Paige C, signing off