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“Legend” is a highly complex dystopian novel. I’m reminded of why, for some years, I had stopped reading dystopian fiction (until Dan Simmons’ incredible “Flashback” published in 2011). Each time I read a dystopian story, my emotions kick in along with my fears, and I dread living in this type of society, whatever the failings of the culture in any particular such novel or novella or short story. This was the case with “Matched,” also.
I understand that this is not Ms. Lu’s first novel, but it is ...more
I understand that this is not Ms. Lu’s first novel, but it is ...more

Will become legend!
Antigamente conhecido como costa oeste dos Estados Unidos hoje é a República, em constante guerra com os vizinhos (Colônias).
Day é o criminoso mais procurado da República. June é o maior prodígio militar já visto. Day, foragido, tem que se virar para sobreviver sozinho, uma vez que sua família pensa que ele está morto. June perdeu os pais ainda criança, e já se formou antes da idade em que a maioria das pessoas entra na faculdade. Vivendo em mundos diferentes, o caminho deles ...more
Antigamente conhecido como costa oeste dos Estados Unidos hoje é a República, em constante guerra com os vizinhos (Colônias).
Day é o criminoso mais procurado da República. June é o maior prodígio militar já visto. Day, foragido, tem que se virar para sobreviver sozinho, uma vez que sua família pensa que ele está morto. June perdeu os pais ainda criança, e já se formou antes da idade em que a maioria das pessoas entra na faculdade. Vivendo em mundos diferentes, o caminho deles ...more

This book was not exactly what I was expecting, but I really enjoyed it. Before I got too far into the story, I read the spot about Marie Lu and saw that the book was inspired by Les Miserables. I think that little tidbit changed my view of the book. I became skeptical on how good this book would be, but it surpassed my expectations. I look forward to the next installment.
Second reading: April 2016
Second reading: April 2016

I'll start off by saying that the writing style wasn't my favorite. That being said, I was pretty happy with the rest of the book. I liked the characters. It wasn't too long! I hate when books are stretched out when it's not necessary. It's hard not to compare young adult dystopian books and this one's not my favorite, but I found it to be better than a lot out there.
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