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atlas_typewriter 's review for:
Delirium
by Lauren Oliver
It has an interesting contrast between the bland outer dystopian setting and the increasingly vivid perception of the small details and feelings. I'd almost call it a synergy of feelings expressed through light and nature, set against the concrete wasteland of the city, developing in depth and frequency as the main character falls in love and overcomes her traumatic blockades regarding expressing and feeling emotions.
The themes of family were surprising but refreshing - to see a book about love for younger teenagers focusing on different kinds of love and its strengths. The book is the epitome of the "resistance through community" message I adore - I only didn't rate it higher because of the sometimes predictable plot lines and inconsistent pacing plus the oocasional mention of religion that seemed very out of place in the world setting.
The themes of family were surprising but refreshing - to see a book about love for younger teenagers focusing on different kinds of love and its strengths. The book is the epitome of the "resistance through community" message I adore - I only didn't rate it higher because of the sometimes predictable plot lines and inconsistent pacing plus the oocasional mention of religion that seemed very out of place in the world setting.