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Orange City by Lee M. Goldberg
4.0
Graham's life has not been easy. His parents died when he was young, then Graham was placed with an abusive foster parent. Now, Graham has found himself in jail. However, he has been offered a deal to live in The City, hidden away from the outside world, given a job and a home, but bound forever to The City. The City is ruled by The Man, a monstrous figure with many robotic arms. The Man wants Graham to have a job in advertising and eventually becomes a tester for the new Pow! sodas. With one sip of the orange Pow! soda Graham feels intense emotion and addiction. With each new flavor he tries, Graham's emotional world is opened up as well as the reality of The City and the lives of the people imprisoned there.
Orange City is an emotional journey through a dystopian future. The City itself drew me in and is created as a grim reminder of how humanity could end up- constantly monitored, fearing an unseen leader and enslaved by consumerism and drugs. I had so many questions about The City, The Man and the Grand Plan. Graham's story was intriguing as he discovered that he was not just another cog in the wheel. The idea of the Pow! sodas controlling emotions was fascinating as Graham was led down a rabbit hole of emotion and color with each corresponding flavor. The flavors and colors almost seemed to go along with the sins; however, it is only through these sins that Graham realizes the truth behind The City. Orange City ended a little abruptly and a little too easily; however, with Graham's discovery it seems that the power of POW! isn't going to stop at The City.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
Orange City is an emotional journey through a dystopian future. The City itself drew me in and is created as a grim reminder of how humanity could end up- constantly monitored, fearing an unseen leader and enslaved by consumerism and drugs. I had so many questions about The City, The Man and the Grand Plan. Graham's story was intriguing as he discovered that he was not just another cog in the wheel. The idea of the Pow! sodas controlling emotions was fascinating as Graham was led down a rabbit hole of emotion and color with each corresponding flavor. The flavors and colors almost seemed to go along with the sins; however, it is only through these sins that Graham realizes the truth behind The City. Orange City ended a little abruptly and a little too easily; however, with Graham's discovery it seems that the power of POW! isn't going to stop at The City.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.