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This book had me from the first few pages. Unlike other YA dystopias this one is a love story. I like that it is not being obnoxious about it, it's kind of romantic.
The world of this book is scary. They way to develop a good life and health for everyone includes perfect food intake, recording of everyone's dreams and actions, and the total removal of choice, whether job, mate, food or activity. This is terrifying.
Something that may be offensive to some is the complete eradication of sickness, w ...more
The world of this book is scary. They way to develop a good life and health for everyone includes perfect food intake, recording of everyone's dreams and actions, and the total removal of choice, whether job, mate, food or activity. This is terrifying.
Something that may be offensive to some is the complete eradication of sickness, w ...more
I absolutely loved this book. It is well written, and consistent; There is something that reminds me of the Suzanne Collins books, I think it is the teen relationships, and the love triangle, mostly, the beautiful way they are drawn, though for tight, confident, writing it gets my vote as better. The sense of loyalty between the characters, Cassie Xander and Ky and the way, Do not go gentle into that good night, is woven into the plot, like a message - a message against pills to cure all ills, a
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This book reminded me of the Hunger Games in that everything in their society is controlled. Interesting plot, too. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
I really liked this book. It had a slow start, but it got better. love the narrator. I love Ky. I can't say I hate any of the characters. But this book only got three stars because I wanted more. I wanted more action. It has a slow start, and I think the ending is a bit weak. I want to read the second book, but I don't have this deep urge to. I guess I was thinking that it would be another book like The Hunger Games. It is not, and it is wrong of me to compare. It is still a very good book, and
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This book is exactly of what i think the world is going to be like in the future.
Apr 08, 2012
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Apr 09, 2012
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marked it as to-read
May 06, 2012
Alison
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