Not only is the vision of the future ridiculous and implausible based on the world we know today, it demonstrates a complete lack of historical, economic, political, and anthropological understanding. This book fails miserably on both points. 1984), and MUST make a commentary on society as it is now (Hunger Games is once again the good example here-it isn't exactly plausible, but all that War is Hell stuff is good). Great, even good dystopians SHOULD stem from a plausible scenario of the future (e.g. She has a really special talent, and you can tell from her name." My friend: ".Is she really good at freedom?")Ģ.
(Tangent: I was describing this book to a friend, and I said, "The heroine is named America Singer.
Your progeny will be born dumb and name THEIR progeny things like "America," "Aspen," and "Clarkson." Please. But while it works in Hunger Games to underscore the absurdity of the society (the silliest names come from the Capitol or Career districts), here, it just makes all of our descendants sound stupid. Forgive me for treading familiar ground.ġ. I've read through many of the reviews here, and people have done a good job of covering the problems. The effery gets more and more amazing and you missed some inspiring prose. Especially if you can reenact scenes out loud with your boyfriend, which I may or may not have done.Īs for all you people who couldn't finish it? WEAK. The entertainment value of this novel is high. It's the best ten bucks and three hours of my life I've ever spent. This is actually the worst book I've ever had the pleasure to encounter in my life, and I think it's only fair that everyone else get to enjoy it, too. Really, it has to be read to be believed.
I almost never write reviews, but I had to write one to try to persuade people to read this book. I didn't believe this was an America that could happen, but turns out, I was the one who was wrong. Creating a caste system based off of how much money one has. GET THAT WOMAN A JOB IN THE WHITE HOUSE, STAT.īecause you guys. Kiera Cass is the mother-effing ORACLE OF DELPHI.
What is the one by kiera cass about update#
*sobbing quietly into nuclear bunker* ORIGINAL REVIEW I UPDATE : GET THAT WOMAN A JOB IN THE WHITE HOUSE, STAT. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself-and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.more Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.īut for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. It means turning her back on her secret love with For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime.
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