So far, the book has been quite intriguing. The plot reminds me a little of The Hunger Games only much milder and as of right now, no one dies. For example, the people are set up into different numbers I guess you could call them, that determine the person's rank and job, and how it is a competition to be the prince's wife. Anyway, one thing that struck my interest while reading was a conversation between America and her brother Gerad. Gerad has yet to find his talent and explains to America that he wants to play soccer not paint or sculpt. America explains how it is their country's law and it is ultimately unfair (Pg 32). This is the first time in the book were we hear that the government is corrupt and unfair to it's people and it could be foreshadowing events later to come to reform the government. What do you guys think?
I think that the plot will be influenced by the commonly mentioned rebel attacks that plague the capitol. The protagonist, though, seems to disagree with the rebels even though she thinks the government is unreasonable, so I am not sure how that subplot will tie in to the main overarching story.
ReplyDeleteI suspect this is going to be like The Bachelor but in a dystopian society.
I agree that the government's corruptness and unjust tendencies could be a major part of the plot. However in dystopias, it is common to have some sort of showcase that reveals how the seemingly perfect society is not really perfect but in fact has many flaws, so perhaps the rebel attacks will factor into that aspect of the plot.
DeleteI'm glad that you mentioned the part about how Gerad has to find a profession that is somehow related to the arts because I'm a little confused about this caste system. Does every caste have a specific job that they have to fulfill and they can only do that job? Also, it was briefly mentioned but just to be sure, the rank one receives in the systems depends on how well they can benefit the government, right? Lastly, are there only eight castes or are there more which have yet to be mentioned?
ReplyDeleteI agree that it's similar to the Hunger Games...a little too similar. There's a upper class that controls all the lower castes, a contest that forces the regions to interact with the royalty, a rebellious girl, a sister that needs protecting, and a setting loosely based on American geography. I thought there was a little too much telling and too little showing.
ReplyDeleteAs everything we have read up to chapter 15, I must say even though we are still being introduced to Maxon's character, he is that typical perfect guy that everyone reads in fiction books and what every girl dreams of. And to be honest, in this case, it suits the plot. I find that the developing "relationship" or friendship will turn into more. Based on novels I have read like this so far, it only seems natural that America's and Maxons friendship will turn into more. And I' rooting for them. But I don't think their happiness will last for very long. Something tells me that Aspen will come back into the picture at some point because what would be the point of introducing him at the beginning of the book if he will have no significance later on? I don' know, I just feel like he is going to somehow return into America's life whether it's expected or not.
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