Matched by ally condie book 1 of the matched trilogy. Its the story of cassia reyes, a 17 year old girl living in a future society, where culture has. Matched was chosen as one of yalsas 2011 teens top ten and named as one of publishers weeklys best childrens books of 2010. I think ally condie owes at least half of her sevenfigure paycheck to lois lowry. The author has invented a world, and sort of repurposed words to use in the story. Nov 27, 2012 dystopias abound in contemporary young adult literature, but not all have received the attentionor garnered the fan baseof the matched trilogy by ally condie. Matched by ally condie overdrive rakuten overdrive. Seventeenyearold cassia reyes lives in a futuristic society that is ruled by unforgiving officials who tightly control birth, housing, jobs, marriage and even death. Her parents, her grandfather, xander, ky and a few friends.
The first book in a young adult dystopian trilogy published by dutton books. It is written by the author, ally condie, who is a retired english teacher and a mother of three sons. Matched is an emotionally resonant book about a dystopian future in which everything that people do is controlled by the government. The society similar to the one in the giver had a good backbone, with a little mention of how our society fell. Ally condie has said in interviews about matched, when i was trying to think of a poem that cassia could read that she would instantly feel, i knew do not go gentle into that good night was the right poem rage and death and lightthose are universal human feelings and fears and desires. Nov 27, 2012 ally condie recently released reached, the third and final book in the matched trilogy. Society dictates he is her perfect partner for life. Ally condie is a former high school english teacher who lives with her husband and three sons outside of salt lake city, utah. Oct 21, 2010 make sure to visit to the penguin teen for the latest ya book news including cover reveals, author interviews, special offers and promotions and more. Matched definitely fits in this category, starting out with a world that seems okay but gradually becomes more and more claustrophobic as the book develops. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away wait, wrong story.
In the first two books, matched and crossed, protagonist cassia reyes learns about the dark side of her seemingly perfect world when she falls in love with a boy who isnt her societyapproved match. Matched is a comingofage story geared toward those who are about to come of age themselves. Matched by ally condie main characters cassia the female protagonist xander cassias match and life long best friend. It deals with common themes of growing up like first love, friendship, family, and the struggle between being the person your family wants you to be and figuring out who you are on your own. Free download or read online matched pdf epub book. Cassia has always trusted the society to make the right choices for her. Make sure to visit to the penguin teen for the latest ya book news including cover reveals, author interviews, special offers and promotions and more. She lives with her husband and three sons outside of salt lake city, utah. Ally condie is a new york times best selling author, and she is considered one of the greatest childrens book writers of all time by publishers weekly. See more ideas about good books, books to read and my books. Sep, 2012 in this episode of booktalk, i discuss matched, the first book in ally condie s matched series. In this episode of booktalk, i discuss matched, the first book in ally condies matched series. It looks like a hot romance chicklit, but it has a lot more depth. Matched is the first book in an utterly compelling series by ally condie.
Ally condie goodreads amazon author website on the evening of her 17th birthday, cassia will learn who her match is. Cassia and xander eat ice cream and talk about kissing. I found this book to be so well crafted that it demanded my attention. Ally condie talks about matched just two minutes long and we get some exciting info about the sequel. An impressive work, matched joins the ranks of classics such as brave new world and 1984. Matched matched trilogy, book 1 matched trilogy by ally condie. Two days after seeing the showing, cassia is at the arboretum with a group of students, waiting to begin hiking. But unless i win yours, ill have to wait a few months. In the book it describes city hall as, lit up white and blue and sparkling with the special occasion lights that indicate a celebration is taking place. Most of the time, i can balance reading multiple books at a time. The novel is a dystopian young adult novel about a tightlycontrolled society in which young people are matched with their life partners at the age of 17.
Thanks to ally for answering all our questions and to anna at penguin for setting up the interview. The novel is written as a firstperson narrative, which helps the reader delve into cassias mind and her innermost feelings. Its got the exact right level of drama to be a real movie trailer, and is compiled from clips of other movies. She loves reading, running, eating, and listening to. Ally condie is a masterful storyteller whose latest novel will ignite meaningful conversations about the power of free will in a totalitarian society. Nov 30, 2010 listen to matched audiobook by ally condie. Ally condie has taken the dystopian genre and written a philosophical book of selfawareness. Reached by ally condie overdrive rakuten overdrive. Posted december 1, 2010 by sara novel novice 3 comments. Matched, in my opinion, tells it well on its own merits.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Ally condie used a metaphor on page 314, i will drift away tonight on my dreams. Cassias journey began with an error, a momentary glitch in the otherwise perfect facade of the society. In cassias society, officials decide who people love. Ally condie received a degree in english teaching from brigham young university and spent a number of years teaching high school english in utah and in upstate new york. I cant see the marble stairs in front of the hall yet, but i know they will be polished and shining. Feb 4, 20 explore flslibrarys board if you like matched by ally condie, try these. Format kindle book overdrive read adobe epub ebook 1. Using metaphors in matched, are important to the book because they explain and describe. After all, the society only has her best interests at heart.
Although aimed mainly toward the 15 to 19 age range, younger and older readers will also enjoy this novel. The fiction that ally writes is so amazing that it has been produced in almost forty different languages, and her fiction has traveled all around the world. Setting plot conclusion so in this controlling, dangerous society. This ones many, many years in the future, right here in what used to be the good ol u. Cassia doesnt mind that the society chooses her match for her. Its teaching lessons on when you become olderwhen in high school. Conclusion to the new york times bestselling matched trilogy. What is an example of some literary devicesfigurative language in the book matched. Pdf matched book by ally condie free download 369 pages. Ally condie, matched i think matched is absolutely brilliant. After crossing canyons to break free, she waits, silk and paper smuggled against. How do you think matched differs from other dystopian novels a. People are calling this book the next twilight and the new hunger games. The first edition of the novel was published in november 30th 2010, and was written by ally condie.
I hope you guys enjoy the discussion and contribute your two. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 369 pages and is available in hardcover format. Matched by ally condie reading guidebook club discussion. Ally condie recently released reached, the third and final book in the matched trilogy. Unmissable marie claire poetic, pageturning prose telegraph. She chats first with a stranger, and then with an annoying boy named lon, who crassly asks about her dead grandfather. Matched chapters 910 summary and analysis gradesaver. Matched ebook by ally condie 9781101558461 rakuten kobo.
For example, the word citation in the book means a small. Matched was inspired by several experiencesspecific ones, like a conversation with my husband and chaperoning a high school promand general ones, like falling in love and becoming a parent. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read matched. Book trailer video for matched by ally condie youtube. See all 27 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. While i was reading matched, however, it claimed my inner voice. In the young adult dystopian, matched by ally conde, all decisions are made for you, from your food intake to who you will marry. Ally condie talks to ew about her dream cast for matched.
How could she not be when the society has everything planned and functioning perfectly. No one dares defy the government for fear of punishment. But as cassia finds herself falling in love with another boy, she is determined to. The society portrayed so vividly in matched is a lot like the one in orwells 1984 where big brother is constantly watching you. The setting of this book affects all the characters in many ways. Apr 25, 2019 overall, the teen book matched by ally condie has a highly original and pageturning plot which keeps the reader hooked. Matched trilogy ally condie collection 3 books bundle with gift journal crossed. Matched is a dystopian book about a society in the future. This tender and compelling contemporary novel follows twelveyearold cedar over one important summer as she grieves the loss of her father and brother, develops a wonderful new friendship with a boy named leo, and investigates the mysterious life of a longago hollywood. Cassia reyes is a model student, daughter, and citizen. She loves reading, running, eating, and listening to her husband play guitar. Matched chapters 78 summary and analysis gradesaver. Now its time to talk about matched, the movie which is in development at disney.
On her seventeenth birthday, cassia meets her match. Author interview ally condie, author of reached bookpage. Oct 21, 2014 ally condie, matched i think matched is absolutely brilliant. Dystopias abound in contemporary young adult literature, but not all have received the attentionor garnered the fan baseof the matched trilogy by ally condie. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. By using similes in the book, the author showed us comparisons in matched of how the things are related. Users who like matched by ally condie audiobook extract read by kate simses.
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