I am a sucker for Young Adult Fantasy novels. Ahem. This books reminded me of old Tamera Pierce novels I used to love, except these novels were a little older and seemed to answer the question “What would you do if you had to choose: your life or the lives of innocent strangers?” I found this even more striking considering I know that Gladiators were actually faced with this question. In this book it’s even harder because the competitors are kids.
This book actually reminded me of something Margaret Atwood would write. It presented an image of what could happen to our society if cloning was taken to the next level. It’s actually a very beautiful book and I managed to appreciate it despite the fact that it didn’t have a ending that tied up like a perfect little package. Now I just need to go see the movie.
I am actually reading this book for class, but it is so good that I thought I would mention it. It concerns twins, which is a subject I always love to read about in books (see the post before about “Her Fearful Symmetry”) This books is actually deeper though, as Roy is a political activist and the book is a commentary on society.
And the book I WANT to read, whcih will probably get me through exams:
By the author of “Water for Elephants.”
Keep Blabbing and studying for exams <3
Jane
Tags: Ape House, Books, God of Small things, Her Fearful Symettry, Hunger Games, Sara Gruen, Water for Elephants
