So, I have finally had some time to read this! I love it. It is super crazy...it actually took me a while just to even kind of "get" how the book is structured. Not very lady-ish, but I am VERY intrigued about the Echo Lawrence character. Want to learn more about her.
Also, some of the dystopian elements are really sticking out to me because of our themed reading...the "boosting"...I want to know all about this! Has anyone else read "Feed"? It's a young adult dystopia that I have taught in my past, pretty contemporary. Same plug-in-to-the-head concept, but seems a lot more seriously messed up.
"Wedding crashers": what crazy thing will they think of next? I feel like this is a sarcastic/cynical statement about the stupidity of searching for the next way to get high...like Rant's spider bites.
Does anyone know if spider venom really gives people boners? Good to know...
So, I finished. I am so impressed and infatuated with this novel! I love how gritty it is. The factor that kept me in awe was the ingenious structure/format.
Right after I finished, I was left wanting more. I think perhaps 60% of the content exists only in our imaginations--that is, he doesn't really connect the dots for us. Like a connect-the-dots in which only the dots are there, and the picture is still pretty mysterious.
The content is just so delicious--an ice cream cone with sand? I love things that glorify the dark within us, in a human way, and this is definitely the most extreme example I have read in a long while.
Humor is a factor that I did not appreciate early on, but proved to be the main vehicle of the thread between characters/connections. So much irony!
And I can't wait to compare dystopian elements with everyone--similarities and differences in how they're presented to the reading audience in different novels. The author is so tongue-in-cheek about such dire situations. Perhaps the format really allows for that more than in a more traditional narrative like the other two? Hmmm.
Shall we schedule a book club session in April?
ReplyDeleteSo, I have finally had some time to read this! I love it. It is super crazy...it actually took me a while just to even kind of "get" how the book is structured. Not very lady-ish, but I am VERY intrigued about the Echo Lawrence character. Want to learn more about her.
ReplyDeleteAlso, some of the dystopian elements are really sticking out to me because of our themed reading...the "boosting"...I want to know all about this! Has anyone else read "Feed"? It's a young adult dystopia that I have taught in my past, pretty contemporary. Same plug-in-to-the-head concept, but seems a lot more seriously messed up.
"Wedding crashers": what crazy thing will they think of next? I feel like this is a sarcastic/cynical statement about the stupidity of searching for the next way to get high...like Rant's spider bites.
Does anyone know if spider venom really gives people boners? Good to know...
You shall schedule, Lindsay dear. It's your turn to be teacher. Also you have to get cat eye glasses and a cardigan.
ReplyDeleteSo, I finished. I am so impressed and infatuated with this novel! I love how gritty it is. The factor that kept me in awe was the ingenious structure/format.
ReplyDeleteRight after I finished, I was left wanting more. I think perhaps 60% of the content exists only in our imaginations--that is, he doesn't really connect the dots for us. Like a connect-the-dots in which only the dots are there, and the picture is still pretty mysterious.
The content is just so delicious--an ice cream cone with sand? I love things that glorify the dark within us, in a human way, and this is definitely the most extreme example I have read in a long while.
Humor is a factor that I did not appreciate early on, but proved to be the main vehicle of the thread between characters/connections. So much irony!
And I can't wait to compare dystopian elements with everyone--similarities and differences in how they're presented to the reading audience in different novels. The author is so tongue-in-cheek about such dire situations. Perhaps the format really allows for that more than in a more traditional narrative like the other two? Hmmm.
Just tell us when, Lindsay--can't wait!