Saturday, July 16, 2011
Mary Hoffman at A Thousand Words
If you're here to read the latest post on Mary Hoffman's blog tour you need to head over to A Thousand Words. The event was incorrectly advertised as appearing on my blog, but never fear, the post is up and ready for your eager eyes right now!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Review: Room by Emma Donoghue
I should reiterate before I even start reviewing that I warned you when I finished A Fine Balance that I would probably be ruined for other books for some time.With that in mind, I had every intention of reading something light, something I didn't have high expectations of, so that I would be back on a level playing field before starting any more quality books. But instead my untrustworthy hands picked up Room.
Room is the story of Jack. It opens on his fifth birthday, and he wakes in Room, the same room that he has spent every day of his five years so far. Against the wall is Wardrobe, where he sleeps, and when he wakes he sees Ma, the only other person that he has ever had real contact with.
There is a fantastic air of mystery at the opening of the story. Although it is clear that Jack and his Ma are trapped it isn't clear where or why. Are they in jail? Have they been kidnapped? Is Room even real? Does anyone else know about them?
And then little by little, Emma Donoghue doles out the whole horrifying tale.
It is difficult to talk in depth about the plot of Room without giving too much away, because so much of it is reliant of the timing of the information. It is easy though, to talk about Jack, a character who is both stunted and incredibly advanced because of his lifelong confinement. In some ways it was difficult to get into the narrative at first because Jack speaks of all of the items in Room as though they have individual identities. This, coupled with the childlike nuances in his voice mean that the reader has to get used to the tone and flow of the narration before they can really lose themselves to the story.
Once you are in Jack's voice doesn't let go easily. He and Ma are likeable characters for the most part, and his story is as touching as it is disturbing. It is interesting to compare it to A Fine Balance as both were shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize (A Fine Balance in 1996 and Room in 2010). Where one is a sweeping saga with universal themes, the other is a much more localised drama with an intimate cast of characters. It is an insightful glance at the tastes of judges over the years, and shows just how subjective any prize is.
Room is an interesting but troubling read. It is worth it in the end, but needs time to be digested and enjoyed on its own. So be sure to keep something light on either side of it on the shelf!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Review: "A Fine Balance" by Rohinton Mistry
"You see, you cannot draw lines and compartments, and refuse to budge beyond them. Sometimes you have to use your failures as stepping-stones to success. You have to maintain a fine balance between hope and despair."
I have to read so much young adult fiction for work, reviewing it, speaking about it, blogging about it, that I don't get enough to read the massive stacks of general adult fiction that I have on my shelves. Or, I will start a book, and just as I'm getting into it, be given a deadline on something that requires more urgent attention. I worried that the same thing would happen when I picked up A Fine Balance earlier this week because of the giant stack of beckoning 'work' books.
And then I got bailed up with the flu. Which has been no fun at all, except that because I'm too sick to do anything useful, I've been able to get in some guilt-free reading time.
A Fine Balance is captivating. When I picked it up I was determined to at least read a good amount every day rather than letting it drag out in minute portions (which really ruins the book). Each day, I would return to the pages, reading more and more each time, until finally today I sat and read every last page.
Nothing I can say will do it justice. This is the kind of book where there is meaning, thought and precision in every single word. Mistry is an absolute master. A Fine Balance isn't a short book, but there isn't one word too many or out of place. Every piece of the story threads through and loops around, to create a richly woven scenario where every character's story adds to the overall tapestry.
No character is neglected. In some novels, the secondary characters are little more than names, with only the barest outline making them more than words. In A Fine Balance every character is given their own story. What is beautiful is that there are frequently moments where a character from another piece of the story appears again, which gives them more significance in a reader's memory. Although this means that there are no 'secondary' characters, the four characters who exist at the forefront of the book, and tie together the complete circle of the story are Dina, Maneck, Omprakash and Ishvar. These four characters are the epitome of the title as they walk a sharp line between joy and despair.
In any other hands the events of this book would be too unbearable to read. Somehow though, Rohinton Mistry works joy and hope into events that should be soul-crushing. His eloquence makes the lengthy, often devastating pages fly by and ultimately speaks of the human abilities to endure and find joy even along the dustiest of paths. A Fine Balance is an exquisite piece of writing, that will no doubt spoil me for other books for some time.
I have to read so much young adult fiction for work, reviewing it, speaking about it, blogging about it, that I don't get enough to read the massive stacks of general adult fiction that I have on my shelves. Or, I will start a book, and just as I'm getting into it, be given a deadline on something that requires more urgent attention. I worried that the same thing would happen when I picked up A Fine Balance earlier this week because of the giant stack of beckoning 'work' books.
And then I got bailed up with the flu. Which has been no fun at all, except that because I'm too sick to do anything useful, I've been able to get in some guilt-free reading time.
A Fine Balance is captivating. When I picked it up I was determined to at least read a good amount every day rather than letting it drag out in minute portions (which really ruins the book). Each day, I would return to the pages, reading more and more each time, until finally today I sat and read every last page.Nothing I can say will do it justice. This is the kind of book where there is meaning, thought and precision in every single word. Mistry is an absolute master. A Fine Balance isn't a short book, but there isn't one word too many or out of place. Every piece of the story threads through and loops around, to create a richly woven scenario where every character's story adds to the overall tapestry.
No character is neglected. In some novels, the secondary characters are little more than names, with only the barest outline making them more than words. In A Fine Balance every character is given their own story. What is beautiful is that there are frequently moments where a character from another piece of the story appears again, which gives them more significance in a reader's memory. Although this means that there are no 'secondary' characters, the four characters who exist at the forefront of the book, and tie together the complete circle of the story are Dina, Maneck, Omprakash and Ishvar. These four characters are the epitome of the title as they walk a sharp line between joy and despair.
In any other hands the events of this book would be too unbearable to read. Somehow though, Rohinton Mistry works joy and hope into events that should be soul-crushing. His eloquence makes the lengthy, often devastating pages fly by and ultimately speaks of the human abilities to endure and find joy even along the dustiest of paths. A Fine Balance is an exquisite piece of writing, that will no doubt spoil me for other books for some time.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Generalising Genre
The city of Melbourne has exploded in the past week or so with literary events like Reading Matters, The Emerging Writers' Festival and Express Media's National Young Writers' Month. In many of the events that I have been to have ended up on the topic of genre classifications. Are they necessary? Or should fiction avoid the arguable trap of being labelled with a genre?
On Monday night, I went along to a panel for the Emerging Writers' Festival: Get into Genre:Young Adult. Host Andrew McDonald discussed the conventions, joys and downfalls of young adult fiction with the State Library's (and blogger Persnickety Snark) Adele Walsh and YA authors Tim Pegler and Fiona Wood. The speakers discussed the need for honesty and the need to be direct when writing for a young adult audience. I'm not suggesting that either of these traits is a negative thing, or something that should only be used for younger readers. In fact, with most adults pleading 'too busy' as an excuse for poor reading habits, honest, quality, to the point writing seems like something that all fiction should be striving to mimic, rather than patronising it and putting it to the side for 'young' readers.
Last night was Dirty Words, and Linda Jaivin , in a mini debate against Harlequin Publishing Executive Haylee Kerans, argued that 'Erotic Fiction' should be banished from the face of the earth. "Why" she argued "should 'erotic' fiction not just be 'fiction' in the same way that a 'female' poet should just be a 'poet'". This idea echoes the debate that has been raging through the book community of late, surrounding the possible introduction of an Australian Orange Prize for Women. (you can read a brilliant post on this issue here by Literary Minded's Angela Meyer)
Why should we classify genre? Surely all 'good' fiction should transcend genre barriers to be appealing to readers. Some argue that it is an arbitrary marketing tool. Perhaps. But it seems to me, that from a purely financial perspective, that publishers would prefer to be able to sell across genres, readerships and age groups, giving them the opportunity to sell more books.
Perhaps some authors like to be writing to a genre. Certainly, there are conventions within each genre that pull particular groups of books together, and while some are good enough and strong enough to stand on their own, it would be naive to think that there are not writers working strictly to a formula to increase their chance of sales and 'success'.
Could it be that we are not classifying the book so much as we are classifying the reader? Although we might wince at the idea of a book being classified by it's genre or cover, there is something to be said for making 'guided suggestions' to readers who know what they like, and are more likely to continue reading if they can easily find what they are looking for. And although there is undeniably an attitude from some to those who read (or write) in particular genres, more and more we see open minded readers making smart choices, discussing books and opening their attitudes to other recommendations. Most adults I know are just as happy to read a YA novel as they are to read crime or romance (in many cases happier). And there are plenty of young adults reading adult fiction. We see books leaping out of their once limiting genres (take 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' which once upon a time would only have been known by the extensive but insular group of crime readers) and been passed frantically around offices and book clubs. Walk into a bookshop to buy the hit adult book 'Things We Didn't See Coming' by Steven Amsterdam, but pick up a VCE book list and realise that as a set text the book is being read and discussed by a large young adult audience.
It is dangerous for anyone to be limited by their classifications, reader and writer alike. The idea that being a part of a genre is no different to belonging to a community. It might bring you closer to like minded people, give you access to the activities that interest you, but is in no way the RULE. The best fiction often plays with these barriers, and as engaged and interested readers, it is our responsibility to play right back.
On Monday night, I went along to a panel for the Emerging Writers' Festival: Get into Genre:Young Adult. Host Andrew McDonald discussed the conventions, joys and downfalls of young adult fiction with the State Library's (and blogger Persnickety Snark) Adele Walsh and YA authors Tim Pegler and Fiona Wood. The speakers discussed the need for honesty and the need to be direct when writing for a young adult audience. I'm not suggesting that either of these traits is a negative thing, or something that should only be used for younger readers. In fact, with most adults pleading 'too busy' as an excuse for poor reading habits, honest, quality, to the point writing seems like something that all fiction should be striving to mimic, rather than patronising it and putting it to the side for 'young' readers.
Why should we classify genre? Surely all 'good' fiction should transcend genre barriers to be appealing to readers. Some argue that it is an arbitrary marketing tool. Perhaps. But it seems to me, that from a purely financial perspective, that publishers would prefer to be able to sell across genres, readerships and age groups, giving them the opportunity to sell more books.
Perhaps some authors like to be writing to a genre. Certainly, there are conventions within each genre that pull particular groups of books together, and while some are good enough and strong enough to stand on their own, it would be naive to think that there are not writers working strictly to a formula to increase their chance of sales and 'success'.
Could it be that we are not classifying the book so much as we are classifying the reader? Although we might wince at the idea of a book being classified by it's genre or cover, there is something to be said for making 'guided suggestions' to readers who know what they like, and are more likely to continue reading if they can easily find what they are looking for. And although there is undeniably an attitude from some to those who read (or write) in particular genres, more and more we see open minded readers making smart choices, discussing books and opening their attitudes to other recommendations. Most adults I know are just as happy to read a YA novel as they are to read crime or romance (in many cases happier). And there are plenty of young adults reading adult fiction. We see books leaping out of their once limiting genres (take 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' which once upon a time would only have been known by the extensive but insular group of crime readers) and been passed frantically around offices and book clubs. Walk into a bookshop to buy the hit adult book 'Things We Didn't See Coming' by Steven Amsterdam, but pick up a VCE book list and realise that as a set text the book is being read and discussed by a large young adult audience.
It is dangerous for anyone to be limited by their classifications, reader and writer alike. The idea that being a part of a genre is no different to belonging to a community. It might bring you closer to like minded people, give you access to the activities that interest you, but is in no way the RULE. The best fiction often plays with these barriers, and as engaged and interested readers, it is our responsibility to play right back.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
YA horror & "7 Souls"
This is a very brief foray into the world of YA horror.
I've alway loved a good fright. I grew up on Christopher Pike (who I loved) and R L Stine (who was ok) as well as all of the Point Horror books. In my teenage years I loved to scare myself silly with horror movie marathons and even now I enjoy settling in for a good scare (provided that it's in the middle of the day in my own house with all the lights on, because I'm getting a little spineless as I get older you know?).
The reason that this post is only a brief foray into the genre is because my good friend and fellow ATW board member HJ Harkness runs a blog solely dedicated to YA horror! How ace is that? And she has ways of describing all things spooky that constantly amaze me with their ingenuity. You can check out her blog Spine Chills over at http://spinechills.blogspot.com/,
But I do still love a bit of horror, and it amazed me for a while that the genre dropped out of the market. Sure there was action and plenty of thrillers, but there wasn't anything downright scary. My feeling is that this is largely because horror really has specific ages that it's suitable for, as what is scary (and what is appropriate in schools/ libraries) changes so much from junior to middle school to senior school and finally adult.
Which brings me onto the book that began this post 7 Souls by Barnabas Miller & Jordan Orlando.
The blurb for this book doesn't give much away - which is great for a horror book, because suspense is half the fun! The fact that the book opens with a teenage girl hungover, naked, scratched, and unable to remember the events of the night before would no doubt make this book questionable for a lot of parents or librarians.
I'm all for books being able to address confronting issues, but this book contains a lot of drug use and underage drinking that do end up taking away a little bit from what is actually a cleverly constructed and entertaining thriller. I do think that 7 Souls is a step in the right direction for YA horror lovers, and as long as it's shelved in the 'senior' section will no doubt be an entertaining read for teenage thrill seekers but I'm not convinced that it totally hits the mark.
I would be interested in any feedback if anyone decides to read it!
What I'm reading now: A couple of books for review (the winner of the 2010 Text Prize included!) and about to start The Lovers Dictionary by David Levithan, which I will review as soon as I finish.
I've alway loved a good fright. I grew up on Christopher Pike (who I loved) and R L Stine (who was ok) as well as all of the Point Horror books. In my teenage years I loved to scare myself silly with horror movie marathons and even now I enjoy settling in for a good scare (provided that it's in the middle of the day in my own house with all the lights on, because I'm getting a little spineless as I get older you know?).
The reason that this post is only a brief foray into the genre is because my good friend and fellow ATW board member HJ Harkness runs a blog solely dedicated to YA horror! How ace is that? And she has ways of describing all things spooky that constantly amaze me with their ingenuity. You can check out her blog Spine Chills over at http://spinechills.blogspot.com/,
But I do still love a bit of horror, and it amazed me for a while that the genre dropped out of the market. Sure there was action and plenty of thrillers, but there wasn't anything downright scary. My feeling is that this is largely because horror really has specific ages that it's suitable for, as what is scary (and what is appropriate in schools/ libraries) changes so much from junior to middle school to senior school and finally adult.
Which brings me onto the book that began this post 7 Souls by Barnabas Miller & Jordan Orlando.
The blurb for this book doesn't give much away - which is great for a horror book, because suspense is half the fun! The fact that the book opens with a teenage girl hungover, naked, scratched, and unable to remember the events of the night before would no doubt make this book questionable for a lot of parents or librarians.
I'm all for books being able to address confronting issues, but this book contains a lot of drug use and underage drinking that do end up taking away a little bit from what is actually a cleverly constructed and entertaining thriller. I do think that 7 Souls is a step in the right direction for YA horror lovers, and as long as it's shelved in the 'senior' section will no doubt be an entertaining read for teenage thrill seekers but I'm not convinced that it totally hits the mark.
I would be interested in any feedback if anyone decides to read it!
What I'm reading now: A couple of books for review (the winner of the 2010 Text Prize included!) and about to start The Lovers Dictionary by David Levithan, which I will review as soon as I finish.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Top 10 YA Dystopian Reads (according to me)
In no particular order these are ten of my favourite dystopian reads for anyone new to the genre, or for anyone who loves dystopian fiction and hasn't made it to these titles yet. Series are included as one entry so that I can fit more in!
1. The Hunger Games (trilogy) by Suzanne Collins.
Gripping & dark, an absolute must for anyone who loves dystopia or a compelling read.
2. The Declaration (series) by Gemma Malley.
A fascinating series that explores the future of the world if death could be avoided.
3. Matched (series) by Ally Condie.
What if your life was planned, from your meals to your dreams? What if you dared to dream bigger?
4. Delirium by Lauren Oliver
If love was a disease that could be cured, would you choose peace or passion?
5. Chaos Walking (series) by Patrick Ness
Heartbreaking. A series that blurs all of the lines between good and evil.
6. Genesis by Bernard Beckett
A wonderful look at dystopia by a fantastic New Zealand author.
7. Gone (series) by Michael Grant
Most kids love the idea of a world without parents. But the kids in the Fayz soon discover that running a society isn't as easy as it seems.
8. Feed by M.T. Anderson
Life would be so much easier if we could just plug the internet straight into our brains. Feed looks at what life would be like if that connection was disrupted.
9. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Ok so this isn't YA, but I would recommend it to any advanced readers looking to expand their dystopian reading list.
10. Vulture's Gate by Kirsty Murray
This world isn't quite perfect, but shows the outcome of a rift in society when varying ideas of perfection clash.
And check out this fantastic article from the New Yorker - a fascinating look into the recent boom in YA dystopian fiction.
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2010/06/14/100614crat_atlarge_miller
1. The Hunger Games (trilogy) by Suzanne Collins.
Gripping & dark, an absolute must for anyone who loves dystopia or a compelling read.
2. The Declaration (series) by Gemma Malley.
A fascinating series that explores the future of the world if death could be avoided.
3. Matched (series) by Ally Condie.
What if your life was planned, from your meals to your dreams? What if you dared to dream bigger?
4. Delirium by Lauren Oliver
If love was a disease that could be cured, would you choose peace or passion?
5. Chaos Walking (series) by Patrick Ness
Heartbreaking. A series that blurs all of the lines between good and evil.
6. Genesis by Bernard Beckett
A wonderful look at dystopia by a fantastic New Zealand author.
7. Gone (series) by Michael Grant
Most kids love the idea of a world without parents. But the kids in the Fayz soon discover that running a society isn't as easy as it seems.
8. Feed by M.T. Anderson
Life would be so much easier if we could just plug the internet straight into our brains. Feed looks at what life would be like if that connection was disrupted.
9. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Ok so this isn't YA, but I would recommend it to any advanced readers looking to expand their dystopian reading list.
10. Vulture's Gate by Kirsty Murray
This world isn't quite perfect, but shows the outcome of a rift in society when varying ideas of perfection clash.
And check out this fantastic article from the New Yorker - a fascinating look into the recent boom in YA dystopian fiction.
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2010/06/14/100614crat_atlarge_miller
Saturday, March 12, 2011
The (Not So) Perfect Future
Utopia suggests an ideal society where the issues of the past have been eradicated and people live in health and harmony.
Dystopia explores the idea that, for a society like this to exist, it is necessary for an authoritarian body to decide what the problems are, and be responsible for their eradication, using any means necessary. Including anyone who gets in the way of the 'perfection'.
I love dystopian fiction. The level of reality in good dystopian novels is enough that the premise is not only plausible, but all too likely, and feeds the existing fears and paranoias of the reader.
"Delirium" by Lauren Oliver is a dystopian love story, set in a world where love has been identified as the main source of the pain and suffering than humans endure. So on the day of the eighteenth birthday of every person, they are given the 'cure' which will stop the delirium and allow them to live happy, safe and productive lives.
Lena Haloway has spent her life looking forward to the cure. Love has brought her family nothing but pain and humiliation. But as the day that she will be cured draws near, Lena finds herself rebelling against the system, and worst of all, falling in love.
"Delirium" is an incredibly addictive read. A central love story is a compelling trail through any story. Plenty of young readers are getting bored with vampire romance, but are still looking for something with a bit of edge, so the resurgence of dystopian fiction, with a touch of romance couldn't have come at a better time.
Lauren Oliver has stormed the YA scene. The smash 2009 release "Before I Fall" touched readers who had previously enjoyed books like "The Lovely Bones" or "Before I Die". She seems to have her pulse on what issues matter to her readers, and a knack of writing in a variety of genres, which guarantees that her audience won't get bored.
Lena is a wonderful character, because she is an unpredictable heroine. At first she is difficult to understand, as her eagerness to undertake a cure that will essentially sterilize her passion is probably alien to most readers. But that makes her choice to follow love all the more admirable and understandable. Her journey from the safety of her society and her family into the danger of the Wilds and her inevitable discovery of some painful truths is so human. It is a book that will make readers question their values, and just how great the risks that they would take to protect them.
Like Lena, love is a driving force behind Cassia, the lead character in Ally Condie's new novel, "Matched." Unlike Lena's society, Cassia lives in a Utopia that sees the values of love, and matches each citizen with their perfect partner. Citizens are monitored and their every move is predicted. They are fed, clothed, placed in jobs and relationships to achieve maximum success in their lives. On their 80th birthday, every person has their final banquet before dying at a healthy, respectable, predictable age.
Cassia has been dreaming of her match for as long as she can remember. When Officials first reveal the name of the boy that she will spend the rest of her life with, she is thrilled that everything has turned out so perfectly. But then unpredictable things start happening, and Cassia finds herself questioning the foundations of her whole society, and worse, questioning her own feelings.
"Matched" is the first book in a trilogy, and one that I feel will grow stronger as it continues. I wanted more fury and passion in Cassia earlier as she uncovers the lies and horror that her society is built on. The concept is strong though, and like all good dystopian fiction, make us question the sinister side to a government dictated society. Overall the characters had interesting reactions to the events that drive the novel which makes the overall outcome unpredictable. I imagine that book two and three have some pretty explosive surprises in store, and I think that readers will be thrilled to have a meaty new series to sink their teeth into.
If you want more dystopian fiction, keep your eye's peeled for my top 10 in YA Dystopia which I will pop up over the next few days.
Also to come, a review of Rebecca Stead's "First Light" and another of "7 Souls" by Barnabas Miller & Jordan Orlando.
Dystopia explores the idea that, for a society like this to exist, it is necessary for an authoritarian body to decide what the problems are, and be responsible for their eradication, using any means necessary. Including anyone who gets in the way of the 'perfection'.
I love dystopian fiction. The level of reality in good dystopian novels is enough that the premise is not only plausible, but all too likely, and feeds the existing fears and paranoias of the reader.
"Delirium" by Lauren Oliver is a dystopian love story, set in a world where love has been identified as the main source of the pain and suffering than humans endure. So on the day of the eighteenth birthday of every person, they are given the 'cure' which will stop the delirium and allow them to live happy, safe and productive lives.
Lena Haloway has spent her life looking forward to the cure. Love has brought her family nothing but pain and humiliation. But as the day that she will be cured draws near, Lena finds herself rebelling against the system, and worst of all, falling in love.
"Delirium" is an incredibly addictive read. A central love story is a compelling trail through any story. Plenty of young readers are getting bored with vampire romance, but are still looking for something with a bit of edge, so the resurgence of dystopian fiction, with a touch of romance couldn't have come at a better time.
Lauren Oliver has stormed the YA scene. The smash 2009 release "Before I Fall" touched readers who had previously enjoyed books like "The Lovely Bones" or "Before I Die". She seems to have her pulse on what issues matter to her readers, and a knack of writing in a variety of genres, which guarantees that her audience won't get bored.
Lena is a wonderful character, because she is an unpredictable heroine. At first she is difficult to understand, as her eagerness to undertake a cure that will essentially sterilize her passion is probably alien to most readers. But that makes her choice to follow love all the more admirable and understandable. Her journey from the safety of her society and her family into the danger of the Wilds and her inevitable discovery of some painful truths is so human. It is a book that will make readers question their values, and just how great the risks that they would take to protect them.
Like Lena, love is a driving force behind Cassia, the lead character in Ally Condie's new novel, "Matched." Unlike Lena's society, Cassia lives in a Utopia that sees the values of love, and matches each citizen with their perfect partner. Citizens are monitored and their every move is predicted. They are fed, clothed, placed in jobs and relationships to achieve maximum success in their lives. On their 80th birthday, every person has their final banquet before dying at a healthy, respectable, predictable age.
Cassia has been dreaming of her match for as long as she can remember. When Officials first reveal the name of the boy that she will spend the rest of her life with, she is thrilled that everything has turned out so perfectly. But then unpredictable things start happening, and Cassia finds herself questioning the foundations of her whole society, and worse, questioning her own feelings.
"Matched" is the first book in a trilogy, and one that I feel will grow stronger as it continues. I wanted more fury and passion in Cassia earlier as she uncovers the lies and horror that her society is built on. The concept is strong though, and like all good dystopian fiction, make us question the sinister side to a government dictated society. Overall the characters had interesting reactions to the events that drive the novel which makes the overall outcome unpredictable. I imagine that book two and three have some pretty explosive surprises in store, and I think that readers will be thrilled to have a meaty new series to sink their teeth into.
If you want more dystopian fiction, keep your eye's peeled for my top 10 in YA Dystopia which I will pop up over the next few days.
Also to come, a review of Rebecca Stead's "First Light" and another of "7 Souls" by Barnabas Miller & Jordan Orlando.
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