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hmmm. so this was supposed to be for my "october is dystopian/apocalyptic month." and for most people, this book would definitely fall on the dystopian side of things. am i crazy for thinking i could thrive (for a few years anyway, until i run out of parts) in this type of environment? here's the rundown: if ladies don't have kids by the age of 50, and men by 60, and they have no elderlies of their own to take care of, or a job that involves caring for others (teacher, doctor, etc), they get shi
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There is a good summary of the plot in the book’s description field (it’s basically what I read in/on the book’s cover) so I don’t see the need to repeat any of the information in my review.
I loved this book and I think it is excellent, but it is also the most personally depressing book I’ve ever read, worse than The Bell Jar when I was 19, maybe as bad as As We Are Now if I read at age 79 or 80 vs. reading it first when I was 19 or 20.
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I loved this book and I think it is excellent, but it is also the most personally depressing book I’ve ever read, worse than The Bell Jar when I was 19, maybe as bad as As We Are Now if I read at age 79 or 80 vs. reading it first when I was 19 or 20.
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Dystopia, oh how I love thee! Really enjoyed this dark book, reminiscent of Kazuo Ishiguro's NEVER LET ME GO, and I really connected with Dorrit and her love of Jock, though I'm not certain that her choice in the end was adequately justified by the author. NOT cheerful, but highly recommended.
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Pretty darn good. In my opinion, there was a lot of similarities to "Never Let Me Go", but not quite as scary. Still sad though. I was bummed with the end but still really enjoyed it.
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I liked the story and the writing, not sure about all the politics
Sep 06, 2009
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