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The Last Book in the Universe story previously written by the author in a collection called "Tomorrowland". The story was also influenced greatly by Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451". "The Last Book in the Universe" has received mixed reviews. Many critics praised the novel for its involving plot. Debbie Carton, a reviewer from "Booklist", called it a "fast-paced adventure" with a "moving conclusion" and "memorable characters." A number of critics agreed: "Scholastic" called the story "chilling and inspiring." A reviewer from "Publishers Weekly" wrote, "[the book's] futuristic dialect combined with striking descriptions of a postmodern civilization will convincingly transport readers to Spaz's world." However, Susan L. Rogers