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I think that Lucky Girl is my favorite character.

I think the only danger of book banning is that banning books that talk about controversial topics is basically suppressing one's freedom of speech, and I think freedom of speech is the most important amendment in this democracy that keeps it a democracy.

Protagonist: Nailer
Antagonist: Nailer's dad, Richard Lopez

"Nailer said through gritted teeth" (Bacigalupi 134)

The setting of the book is on a ship in the Gulf of America off the coast of Louisiana. The time frame is in the future, where climate change is a big problem, along with finding oil. (Page 66)

The story's setting is on a boat in the Gulf of America off the coast of Louisiana. The time frame is in a dystopian future where climate change was a big problem, and so was finding oil.

"outside the door" (Bacigalupi 54"

"I don't need a doctor, I just need a needle and a thread. Patch me up like a sail and im good as new." (Bacigaulpi 39)

A character I am enjoying is Nailer because on the ship, he is mistreated by the rich captain and talked down to but still he tries his hardest to prove him wrong by working harder than every other crew member.