Carola Dibbell
Carola Dibbell was born on April 4th, 1945 and is currently 81 years old. Carola Dibbell was born in New York City, United States. Dibbell attended Radcliffe College.
Carola Dibbell is a renowned American speculative fiction author and music journalist.
It was during the 1970s that she began working as a journalist, writing cultural essays, rock music criticism, and reviews for children's media for the
Village Voice.
Carola Dibbell penned pieces on artists like Slits and on punk which have been featured in the likes of
Rock She Wrote and
Trouble Girls. She has also published short fiction for the likes of
Paris Review and
The New Yorker, among many other prestigious outlets.
Her dystopian near-future debut novel,
The Only Ones, became a critically acclaimed work that was praised by reviewers. Jason Heller of NPR said it was a breathtaking novel that could best be compared with
The Handmaid's Tale.
The novel has been referred to as a gripping showcase of life after the pandemic, in addition to detailing genetic ethics and social inequality. It was also honored by Buzzfeed and Publishers Weekly, as it was named on their lists of best debut fiction of 2015.
Carolla Dibbell is married to Robert Christgau, the music critic, and makes her home in East Village, New York, alongside Nina Dibbell Christgau, her daughter.
In her debut work,
The Only One, Carola Dibbell tells a story set in the near future where much of the world has been destroyed by a deadly pandemic.
A tough 19-year-old named Inez, who is immune to the infection, has turned into a hardy seller of genetic material to the wealthy who are desperate to have disease-resistant offspring. When one of her clients reneges, Inez takes Ani, her clone baby, to raise it in a New York full of fear.
The story is told in the voice of the lead, who is constantly dodging fanatics, working low-paying jobs just to take care of Ani, her child.
Carola Dibbell: Awards & Accolades
Dibbell's book, The Only Ones was nominated for the Otherwise Award, Best Science Fiction, in 2015.
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Carola Dibbell: F.A.Q
When was Carola Dibbell Born? How old is Carola Dibbell?
Carola Dibbell was born on April 4th, 1945. Carola Dibbell is currently 81 years old.
Where was Carola Dibbell Born?
Carola Dibbell was born in New York City, United States and is American.
What was the first book Carola Dibbell wrote?
The first book written by Carola Dibbell was The Only Ones, published in 2015.
What was the most recent book Carola Dibbell wrote?
Her most recently released work was The Only Ones on February 23rd, 2015.
What is the most popular book by Carola Dibbell?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Carola Dibbell book is
The Only Ones. Here are her most popular books:
- The Only Ones (6)
Are there upcoming new books by Carola Dibbell?
Carola Dibbell does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Carola Dibbell written?
Carola Dibbell has written 1 book. All of her books are Standalone Novels.