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By Paul · 70 posts · 99 views
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It's so realistic it is scarey!! There are several situations in this dystopian novel many of us can relate to the same stage being slowly set in our own countries. It could easily happen by the next century.
Cassia is intelligent and has been conditioned by the "Society" to view the Political/Social way of life as ideal...until after a key "rites to passage" ceremony, she begins to wrestle with what she felt to be a perfect existence suddenly does not seem that perfect anymore.
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Cassia is intelligent and has been conditioned by the "Society" to view the Political/Social way of life as ideal...until after a key "rites to passage" ceremony, she begins to wrestle with what she felt to be a perfect existence suddenly does not seem that perfect anymore.
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I liked this book, but I didn't like like it. The Society is similar to a lot of other "utopian" governments, using the control of resources to control the people - replacing choice and freedom with safety and routine. There are some original elements, the most notable the "Matching" process which gives the book its name. Unfortunately, that also gives undo focus on the romantic choices rather than other socio-economic elements like career, education, free-time activities, etc. I suppose, when y
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Intriguing story. Reminded me of the Hunger Games for some reason.
LOVED!! If you love Hunger Games you will love this!
Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate... until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black.
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This was a decent book. Reminds me of the Divergent series, although I don't like this one as much. I'm not really a fan of the love story, not really buying it, they needed to develop that relationship more. But maybe I'll get more into it as the story continues.
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REVIEW UPCOMING. Sorry, I had a required media fast meaning no internet, just wait a few days. :)
An amazing book and so a great review coming. The second one comes out so soon by the way.
An amazing book and so a great review coming. The second one comes out so soon by the way.
Jul 02, 2012
Cori Hulet
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