Kristen E. reviewed on 4/16/2008 + 15 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

Reminiscent of George Orwell's 1984, I found this novel strikingly disturbing/absorbing/enthralling. This author's perception of how America could become without drastic change on our parts is motivating. You can bet I'll be voting in every election throughout the rest of my life. This earns a 5 all the way.

Spoiler Alert!!!

One of my favorite parts of the book:

âCome now,â he says, âI'm interested in your opinion. You're intelligent enough, you must have an opinion.â
âAbout what?â I say
âWhat we've done,â he says, âHow things have worked out.â
I hold myself very still. I try to empty my mind. âI have no opinionâ I say.
He sighs, he knows what I think all right.
âYou can't make an omelette without breaking eggs,â is what he says. âWe thought we could do better.â
âBetter?â I say, in a small voice. How can he think this is better?
âBetter never means better for everyoneâ he says, âIt always mean worse, for some.â

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