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Gone (Gone, #1)
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I read a lot of books, but you knew that didn't you? While I enjoy most of the books I read, few stand out to me as amazing or memorable (this is why I give out so few five star reviews).
Gone is simply the best YA book I have read since Laurie Halse Anderson's Wintergirls, and stands right beside The Hunger Games and the Knife of Never Letting Go as some of the best dystopian sci-fi around...
In Perdido Beach, life is normal (mostly) until a sudden disruption results in the disappearance of every adult and child over fifteen. Left to fend for themselves without computers, cell phones, television, or rescue, the remaining children must band together to survive and solve the mystery of what happened to their parents and the rest of the town. Trapped inside a force field barrier that surrounds the town, there is little hope of rescue or escape.
Whatever caused the disruption has also caused strange mutations in animals-- coyotes talk, snakes fly, and cats teleport. These mutations affect some of the children, giving them supernatural powers and abilities. When tensions build among different factions in the town, the children must band together to survive or risk destruction themselves.
One of the reviews for Gone describes the book as Lord of the Flies written by Stephen King. I was reminded of King's classic, The Stand, the entire time I read Gone. The post-Apocalyptic premise, the battle between good and evil forces, and most of all, the compelling well-developed characters pulled me through this lengthy book. I could not put it down, devouring it in one rainy Saturday afternoon. Yes, there is a sequel, Hunger, but unlike many YA books these days, I felt that the major conflicts in this book were resolved before the end.
I can think of at least ten students in my class who would love this book. I cannot wait to put it in their hands!
Gone is simply the best YA book I have read since Laurie Halse Anderson's Wintergirls, and stands right beside The Hunger Games and the Knife of Never Letting Go as some of the best dystopian sci-fi around...
In Perdido Beach, life is normal (mostly) until a sudden disruption results in the disappearance of every adult and child over fifteen. Left to fend for themselves without computers, cell phones, television, or rescue, the remaining children must band together to survive and solve the mystery of what happened to their parents and the rest of the town. Trapped inside a force field barrier that surrounds the town, there is little hope of rescue or escape.
Whatever caused the disruption has also caused strange mutations in animals-- coyotes talk, snakes fly, and cats teleport. These mutations affect some of the children, giving them supernatural powers and abilities. When tensions build among different factions in the town, the children must band together to survive or risk destruction themselves.
One of the reviews for Gone describes the book as Lord of the Flies written by Stephen King. I was reminded of King's classic, The Stand, the entire time I read Gone. The post-Apocalyptic premise, the battle between good and evil forces, and most of all, the compelling well-developed characters pulled me through this lengthy book. I could not put it down, devouring it in one rainy Saturday afternoon. Yes, there is a sequel, Hunger, but unlike many YA books these days, I felt that the major conflicts in this book were resolved before the end.
I can think of at least ten students in my class who would love this book. I cannot wait to put it in their hands!
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Reading Progress
January 26, 2009
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Started Reading
May 2, 2009
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Finished Reading
May 3, 2009
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Thanks, Donalyn. I was looking for the perfect book for my 15 year old son. This will be a great Christmas gift, plus I can read it when he is done :-)
Which would you read first Gone or The knife of never letting go? Your review made me want to read both.
I liked this book, one the super powers the other you said, the post apocalypse situation. I believe when people are put in this situation they show who they truly are. Like how Sam showed he would risk his life to save any of the kids. And when Caine took over, he said now there are no adults I can do what ever I want and rule. He was powerful with adults but eventually he would go to jail so he could never be a dictator in that world.
A good recommendation is the new series by Joyce Massola - titled American Monster. I was among the first to read if. I feel anxious while waiting for part II. A lot better than this book, however style is quite similar it hooks u up right away!
You reviews always give me just the right amount of info and don't give too much away. I am a librarian in northern Virginia and I have seen you speak at several local events in the last year or so. It really helps to read your reviews as I prepare my purchasing orders. You always settle the appropriateness question with well thought out reasoning. Is there an easy way to read more of your reviews? Right now I just bump into them occasionally on good reads. Hopefully you had a really great year in fourth grade.
Sincerely,
Andria Donnelly