Matched
By Allie Condie In a future society in which government controls everything from a person’s daily caloric intake to the person’s death date (one’s 80th birthday), it is not surprising that the government also determines who would be the right person for each citizen to marry. Cassia has unquestionably followed what the government proclaimed was right, believing it was looking after the best interests of the citizens. Her chosen partner is exactly whom she hoped it would be, and her life seems to be on track for happiness. However, a sequence of events makes her question if the government has too much control over the citizens. Matched is the first book in a trilogy which traces Cassia’s journey from doubt to rebellion. Matched focuses on romance as Cassia struggles with her feelings for her government selected perfect match and a forbidden suitor. The second and third books in the series still have the romance aspect, but more and more action occurs as the rebellion becomes more of a focus. Readers who like dystopian society novels will find this book/series an interesting read.
24 Comments
Emma De Costa
2/3/2015 12:24:06 am
I have read this book and I thought it was fine, but then I read the other books in the series and didn't like it very much because it confused me.
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2/4/2015 11:19:38 am
This looks like a great book and I have heard that it was very popular last year and an interesting story.
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Austin Ingle
2/8/2015 10:53:52 pm
I would like to read this book because i like action packed stories and football.
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Laria Preston
2/8/2015 10:55:56 pm
I read part of this book and then abandoned it because i did not understand it, although your impression of the book may change my mind if i read i again
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Riley Gilroy
2/8/2015 10:59:21 pm
I started this book but abandoned it beacuse I didn't understand it. but, I have been wanting to give it another try.
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Jenna Castell
2/9/2015 01:17:21 am
I started this book but then abandoned. It didn't make any sense to me. I might read it again
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Olivia
2/9/2015 01:19:54 am
I dont think i would read it because it didnt catch my interest.
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Mariah House
2/9/2015 02:36:57 am
I loved this book because Allie Condie's writing style fascinates me. Also, not many science fiction books interest me, so if i find one I like, it must be really good.
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Casi
2/9/2015 02:37:30 am
I think book would be a great to try out.
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Alex Miner
2/9/2015 02:38:11 am
I read this book in fourth grade. It is one of my favorite books. This has everything I look for in a book. This was my favorite book in the series.
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brianna
2/9/2015 03:15:54 am
I think I would like to try this out
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kyla morris
2/9/2015 03:38:03 am
this sounds interesting
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Jessica D
2/9/2015 03:43:25 am
This book sounds good I 'd like to read it sometime. Some of my friends have read this book before, but I don't remember how big it was. Anyways it sounds good, I hope I get to read it soon!
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Brooklyn S.
2/9/2015 03:46:40 am
My friend (to which i am not going to mention) had read this book and told me it was a very good book, so I am thinking about taking up on that advice. The blog is extremely interesting as well.
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Natalie H
2/12/2015 01:29:45 am
I have heard that this book is great and if you like the hunger games and things like that you would love this. I, myself, would like to read it.
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Maryah
2/12/2015 01:33:46 am
I loved this book I read this in 7th grade..And I liked the part when they were at the ceremony getting the match...
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Jedda O'Rourke
2/12/2015 01:34:23 am
I have read the whole series and I think it was great! Allie Condie is a great author. If you liked this book/series you should read Atlantia by Allie as well. I love her books.
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Hope
2/12/2015 01:37:45 am
I read this book and I think it was boring because the book went into long descriptions on the scenery and then on more interesting things it seemed to end quickly.
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Emma
2/12/2015 01:39:30 am
This book reminds me of Divergent and I loved that book.
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Paige
2/12/2015 02:54:27 am
This book series looks great and I would like to read them. Lots of people are reading the series, and seem to love them.
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Regan
2/12/2015 02:54:32 am
I read this book three years ago, but I remember that it was a very good book. It kept me on the edge of my seat when Cassia was doing things behind the Society's back. I also love the love triangle.
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sammy
2/12/2015 04:24:08 am
When I read this book I didn't think it was very interesting, it was confusing, and not very exciting.
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Rachel M
2/12/2015 04:26:12 am
I tried reading this book like a month ago, but I honestly wasn't impressed. It didn't hook me within the first couple chapters, so I stopped reading
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Alyx
2/12/2015 04:32:49 am
Checked this out and it seems like an amazing book. Its a mystery to who she chooses.
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