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A review by husnaibrahim_
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
3.5
This story was an emotional rollercoaster.
At first, Hana was more appealing to me than our female main character. But as the story went on, I started wondering if she was the one who snitched on Lena and Alex.
There are several aspects I enjoyed about this book. It did start a bit slow for me, as I struggled to connect with Lena initially, but eventually, she grew on me. Her character development was solid, and I’m eager to see more of it in the upcoming books. I just wish it wasn’t so closely tied to Alex.
Alex, on the other hand, was a character I absolutely loved. I thought he and Lena made a great pair, at least until the ending left us shocked. His experience living both in the wild and outside of it made him a more dynamic character compared to the others. I think? Okay so maybe I hoped he wouldn’t be so cliche with his whole creepy stalker but also nice guy character but it kind of worked well in this sort of dystopian society. Now, I’m curious to see how he’ll survive where he once dreaded his dad’s survival or Lena’s mother. It’ll be interesting to see if Lena finally gets to reconnect with her.
One of the best parts of the book was how Alex helped Lena navigate the new world they stumbled into. Their connection was sweet. I can’t say for certain if they’ll be endgame, but it would be nice to see.
One thing I’ll say about this book is that Lena's comment at her first party really stuck with me. She mentioned how everyone was making her out to be the crazy one for not thinking this was all normal. It felt very realistic to how teenagers can feel like outsiders if they haven't experienced certain social things.
Now, reflecting on one aspect I didn’t quite like, it did get a bit chaotic in the middle. Not entirely filler but not completely connected either. I also wish Lena hadn’t acted like a love-crazed teenager once she and Alex began dating. It would have been refreshing to see a more composed love story, perhaps allowing them to evade the situation more easily. But, I guess it's not entirely realistic, given the upbringing, when you've spent your life suppressing feelings and suddenly they come pouring out.
I'm really looking forward to seeing how Lena adjusts to the social nuances on her new journey.
At first, Hana was more appealing to me than our female main character. But as the story went on, I started wondering if she was the one who snitched on Lena and Alex.
There are several aspects I enjoyed about this book. It did start a bit slow for me, as I struggled to connect with Lena initially, but eventually, she grew on me. Her character development was solid, and I’m eager to see more of it in the upcoming books. I just wish it wasn’t so closely tied to Alex.
Alex, on the other hand, was a character I absolutely loved. I thought he and Lena made a great pair, at least until the ending left us shocked. His experience living both in the wild and outside of it made him a more dynamic character compared to the others. I think? Okay so maybe I hoped he wouldn’t be so cliche with his whole creepy stalker but also nice guy character but it kind of worked well in this sort of dystopian society. Now, I’m curious to see how he’ll survive where he once dreaded his dad’s survival or Lena’s mother. It’ll be interesting to see if Lena finally gets to reconnect with her.
One of the best parts of the book was how Alex helped Lena navigate the new world they stumbled into. Their connection was sweet. I can’t say for certain if they’ll be endgame, but it would be nice to see.
One thing I’ll say about this book is that Lena's comment at her first party really stuck with me. She mentioned how everyone was making her out to be the crazy one for not thinking this was all normal. It felt very realistic to how teenagers can feel like outsiders if they haven't experienced certain social things.
Now, reflecting on one aspect I didn’t quite like, it did get a bit chaotic in the middle. Not entirely filler but not completely connected either. I also wish Lena hadn’t acted like a love-crazed teenager once she and Alex began dating. It would have been refreshing to see a more composed love story, perhaps allowing them to evade the situation more easily. But, I guess it's not entirely realistic, given the upbringing, when you've spent your life suppressing feelings and suddenly they come pouring out.
I'm really looking forward to seeing how Lena adjusts to the social nuances on her new journey.