So, while I love this genre, I have to be honest that in the realm of Young Adult lit, it's becoming a dime-a-dozen setting. Almost to the point of losing originality. I read Delirium by Lauren Oliver earlier this summer and Matched seemed to be of the very same vein. That doesn't lessen the enjoyment of reading the book, but the pleasure I normally receive from this kind of novel had already been taken by Delirium so Matched seemed like an engaging repeat with slightly better story-telling on the part of the author.
Yet, I would recommend the book because of this very reason--these kinds of novels are some of my favorite reads. And, there's comfort in knowing where a book will go, because you are very aware that you will enjoy the ride getting there. Matched is about a society where the government chooses mates for people based on a genetic coding sequence, therefore, you are a perfect genetic foil for that person, meaning that your kids will be "perfect". The society has eradicated almost all forms of cancer and other genetic diseases, while also maintaining the perfect health of its citizens by removing all distractions--the food, entertainment and relaxation are all products of exclusive government control and development, even the date of a person's death. For the main character, Cassia, this has always brought a sense of comfort. However, a routine event gone wrong causes Cassia to question the now ill-seeming safety of her society. And of course, the book takes off from there.
It is the first in a trilogy, and I'm a sucker for series--especially because it always gives you something to look forward to. I'm a creature of expectations. I think that if you're in the mood for a fun, relatively engaging, and interesting piece, you're game for Matched.
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