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Reviewed on April 22, 2011
Like every other teen in her society, Cassia dreams of her Matching banquet-the dress, the food, and the introduction of her perfectly chosen, just-for-her life partner. At the moment when she expects to see his face on the viewscreen, she is surprised to learn that her bff, Xander, has been selected for her. How lucky that six years hence she will be married to her childhood friend and not...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
on onApril 22, 2011 | Booksmack!
Like every other teen in her society, Cassia dreams of her Matching banquet-the dress, the food, and the introduction of her perfectly chosen, just-for-her life partner. At the moment when she expects to see his face on the viewscreen, she is surprised to learn that her bff, Xander, has been selected for her. How lucky that six years hence she will be married to her childhood friend and not...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2010
Gr 7-Up In a story that is at once evocative of Lois Lowry's "The Giver"(Houghton, 1993), George Orwell's "1984" and Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" Condie introduces readers to the "perfect" Society. Cassia Reyes is a model student, daughter, and citizen. How could she not be when the Society has everything planned and functioning perfectly? All of her needs are met: food, shelter, education, career training, and even her future husband are selected by officials who know what is best for each individual by studying ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
The Society has calculated every aspect of existence--meals, jobs, family, life span, marriage--for its citizens. When Cassia is unexpectedly...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
