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Great. I have quite aways to go with it but so far I love it.
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Welcome. Everyone is just starting along with you. Have fun.
I promise I'm getting to it.... I even let JN know I moved it up the list like 2500 books.
44% done! I am loving the character development!
I finished it yesterday and it is awesome. I have questions but I feel I have to read book 2 before I ask them. It was a bit confusing to me at first because of the dates of the audio files went back and forth, but once I got the hang of it I did ok. I couldn't put down the book, even though I was supposed to be working (I'm getting fired one of these days). The characters development is great, there's depth in them that is not apparent at first, but that's how I like it, discover it a bit at a time. I loved Mei and John, but Terry and Mara were the ones that impressed me the most. Totally going for book 2 today.
Glad you guys are enjoying it so far! Always great to see. ^.^
What did everyone think about the descriptions / existence of the slums? Although this might be seen as a minor detail used to describe the different districts, I struggled to understand how women would not prefer that life to that of the "mothers" if those in the slums were able to raise their children to adulthood.
Gretel wrote: "What did everyone think about the descriptions / existence of the slums? Although this might be seen as a minor detail used to describe the different districts, I struggled to understand how women ..."That's a great question. I actually have an answer to that, along with several other aspects of the world, that I simply didn't have the space to include.
The slums are essentially near the outermost wall of the city. The people there are constantly dealing with breaches in the walls, and often times Variant will slip through and end up killing a few people. The inner sections of the city, such as Central, the Maternity District, and the various housing districts, have the benefit of being rather close to the contractors, so they don't experience these issues very often. The slums is rundown, full of crime and poverty, and no one is happy.
Being a Mother comes with a slew of benefits, such as free housing, food, medical, and the protection of the Motherhood. The more prestigious you are, according to the AGP, the better these benefits become. There's also the fact that the mothers are raised in the system, and get told frequently how great being a mother is. They don't have to work in factories or do any manual labor, and can spend their time raising their children. They have more rights than the people in the slums, too, thanks to Ava Long.
As for why a mother might be okay with giving up their child, consider the dangers of the slums versus the cost of sending the child to the school. On the one hand, yes, they could raise the child to adulthood in the slums, but on the other hand, their life would be at risk, not only from the breaches, but also from starvation and disease. The mothers might not be able to see their kids for a while, but at the very least, they will grow up healthy and well educated. It's a trade-off.
Hope that helps! :D
J.N. wrote: "Gretel wrote: "What did everyone think about the descriptions / existence of the slums? Although this might be seen as a minor detail used to describe the different districts, I struggled to unders..."Perhaps my American upbringing is showing through, but my happiness is inextricably linked to my family's freedom. :-)
Gretel wrote: "J.N. wrote: "Gretel wrote: "What did everyone think about the descriptions / existence of the slums? Although this might be seen as a minor detail used to describe the different districts, I strugg..."Definitely! Same here.
I think for the people in this story, they were raised this way and they've been conditioned from birth to believe that this is the best solution for what remains of their species. Mara is an unusual case, because she's not really happy with her life, unlike most of the other mothers (like Raine, for example), who have convinced themselves that they're doing noble work.
On a side note, Happy Mother's Day! ;)
I really enjoyed it JN! Wow, your more than just the redheads Boom Baby!! :) <3
I agree that i think book 2 might answer my questions!!
Stephanie wrote: "I really enjoyed it JN! Wow, your more than just the redheads Boom Baby!! :) <3"Woohoo!
started and i love it. my favorite line is from chapter 3. He looked like an old memory. great writing and pace.
Rosina wrote: "started and i love it. my favorite line is from chapter 3. He looked like an old memory. great writing and pace."Thanks Rosina. Glad you're enjoying it! :)
This book was SO good! I can't wait to read Book 2!
Brittany wrote: "This book was SO good! I can't wait to read Book 2!"Hey Brittany, glad you liked the book! Did you drop your review yet? If so, just let me know and I'll send you book 2 :)
I did, but you already sent me book two, so I will be reading it soon. Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Brittany wrote: "I did, but you already sent me book two, so I will be reading it soon. Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Thanks very much!
No problem, book 2 is also review, I can't wait to see Book 3!
I love this book! The characters seem so real. The story is really believeable. I've already started book 2.
