Alison Livas
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I hate this book. I read it for book club, and noticed that about half way through, nothing had really happened except for a lot of whining. The characters failed to interest me, the theme and idea were wonderful, but what was done with it was dull and unoriginal. Did anyone else feel the same way? I was the odd one out in my book club discussion....
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Kristen Dyer
I'd go along w/ Cwc in saying that it's a reflection of how our society is entertaining itself to death. That so many fail to see beauty and wonder in everyday life. That our collective imagination is dying. That we whine about inconvenience. I didn't like the MC, but I think Anderson's choice makes sense. I didn't ultimately like the book, either, but I fear that we step closer to its portrayal of the future.
Cwc
I think the dullness of the book (null) was intentional. I see my own kids so drawn into the content streaming across their computer, tablet, or phone that they become bland. I see a lot of 1984 by George Orwell in this book - humans have become bland, boring, controlled, sick, and unable to really think on their own. The statement the book makes is frightening.
Ben
I felt very similarly; the connection between the technology that "caused" the dystopian elements and the dystopian elements themselves was not well-established at all -- and it could have been! -- and the characters were very, very boring. Titus and Violet's relationship felt almost unnecessary, except for the part where it was central to the plot of the story.
I do not think the dullness was intentional. I think the book was poorly-planned, and that "unoriginal" is a great way to put it.
I do not think the dullness was intentional. I think the book was poorly-planned, and that "unoriginal" is a great way to put it.
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Kitty Fogliano
Yes, the characters were really 2-dimensional, at best. I agree about the themes and ideas. I did like the clever juxtaposition of language - the occaisional use of a "25 cent" word was a nice touch. I am a teacher, and I think it would point out to students just why we have "so many" words and why this is so powerful.
averie
I kind of agree. A lot of the book was arguing, feel better, go back to the fun, arguing, feel better, etc. I thought the idea of this modern world was super intriguing, which is why I kept reading. The thing I didn't like about it was the diction which made everything a little confusing (although it was a unique aspect that was interesting), and the repetitiveness of the plot.
Abby Goldsmith
Same. And I wrote a 1-star review here.
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