One way that white supremacy manifests in Dread Nation is through a reeducation act that forces native and black children into schools. However, like during the actual Reconstruction Era, many Northerners and Southerners in this version of history remain determined to punish people of color and pursue the interests of white (and only white) Americans. The South was ravaged by dead soldiers who have risen from battlefields, and agreed to end slavery in exchange for Northern support. In this version of history the dead began to rise during the war, forcing the North and South into an uneasy truce. I understand why some readers are skeptical of these stories and I realize that it doesn’t really help my case to say “but this book isn’t really about the zombies.” I mean, that’s what everyone says, right? But listen…this book? It isn’t really about the zombies!ĭread Nation takes place in the years following the Civil War. I’d never describe myself as a lover of the zombie genre, though I’ve read more than a few books featuring the undead. Judge away! But please, please do not judge this book by its zombies. But more to the point, sometimes it can be good to judge a book by its cover! Dread Nation by Justina Ireland is a kick-ass book with a kick-ass cover. At this point it feels cliché, even if the words hold value. We’ve all been told not to judge a book by its cover.
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