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Nil

Lynne Matson
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Nil

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

Book Brief

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Lynne Matson

Nil

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nil • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Nil by Lynne Matson follows a young person who finds themselves transported to a mysterious island called Nil. They must survive and find a way to escape within a year or face dire consequences. The novel explores themes of survival, adventure, and the pressures of time while building relationships with other individuals trapped on the island.

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Mysterious

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.2

8,535 ratings

70%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Nil by Lynne Matson impresses with its unique concept of a mysterious island and a race against time, engaging readers with high-stakes adventure and romantic tension. Some find its pacing uneven, with a few characters lacking depth. However, its gripping premise and thrilling elements captivate many young adult readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Nil?

Fans of fast-paced survival adventures with a touch of romance and mystery would enjoy Nil by Lynne Matson. Readers who liked The Maze Runner series by James Dashner or Gone by Michael Grant will find similar thrills and suspenseful dilemmas in this novel.

4.2

8,535 ratings

70%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nil • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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