9.08.2012
Matched
The first novel I read for my Adolescent Literature course this semester was Matched by Ally Condie. I couldn't put it down! This novel has so many parallels with one of my favorite novels, Fahrenheit 451. Surely, Ally Condie was inspired by Ray Bradbury when she wrote Matched, and I love how she was able to use some of the same themes and ideas, but put a fresh spin on them. Through the characters in the novel, Condie successfully conveys the idea that conformity is dangerous, and people must be able to think and make decisions for themselves. A society that guarantees health and happiness may sound ideal, but that "happiness" comes at a price...
I would not hesitate to recommend this novel to anyone! I think it may be a bit more suited to girls because the protagonist is female and a large part of the plot is related to her conflicted romantic feelings, but even though it is classified as a young adult novel, readers of all ages will love this book! I can't wait to read the next two novels in the series, Crossed and Reached.
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