internationalkris 's review for:

The List by Patricia Forde

3.0

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The List was a fantastic book to read during International Banned Books Week as it deals with a futuristic society that has restricted language to a list of only 500 words. Letta is the apprentice Wordsmith for the community so she is one of the few people who has access to a larger vocabulary to express herself and understand the world though she can only speak this broader language with her mentor and the leader of her society, Ark. As the story progresses Letta meets with some people who work outside the community in a resistance movement. Though she has grown up believing in the values of her society, certain events lead her to question everything. This book will resonate with fans of The Giver and other dystopian or post-apocalyptic narratives.