TOLERANCE | Book One | Science Fiction & Dystopian

by Ethan Marek

In an overpopulated, climate-crisis world, the country of Haven prepares for an upcoming war with the neighboring country of Zovia. They're on the brink of nuclear battle, but an experimental idea may swing the power to the citizens who live on Haven's frozen crust. Kids between the ages of six and eighteen are drafted to Project Tolerance, a digital warfare simulation, constructing supersoldiers by exposing them to pain, reaching for a high pain TOLERANCE.

324 pages, Hardcover

Published January 3, 2022

Reviews

[AJ Hummel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ever wonder what would happen if someone from the generation raised on dystopian books grew up and wrote one of their own? That's what is delivered in this book. Though still a novice author, Ethan Marek already has a distinct voice in his writing. While reading Tolerance one can see where the author pulled inspiration from Hunger Games as well as from his own upbringing in Minnesota. Going beyond just another dystopian book Tolerance delves into topics such as mental health and sexuality in the view of a different civilization. The book also showcases a variety of romantic and platonic relationships between characters, giving it a more authentic feel. Overall an enjoyable read.