Ally condie, matched i think matched is absolutely brilliant. As author ally condies unique dystopian society takes chilling measures to maintain the status quo, matched reminds readers that freedom of choice is precious, and not without sacrifice. My stepson is 12 and he is autistic an adhd and this book i feel was not suitable for him. An impressive work, matched joins the ranks of classics such as brave new world and 1984. The main character is seventeenyearold cassia reyes, who is matched with her best friend, xander carrow. 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.
I cant see the marble stairs in front of the hall yet, but i know they will be polished and shining. In the book there is a love triangle between ky, cassia, and xander. Even though this is the weakest book, its about the context of the entire story, and context is everything. And when i say a long time, i mean a long, long time, so when i finally managed to read it i was beyond excited. 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. We both had matched on our radars for a while, and when we got the chance to listen to author ally condie talk. So when xanders face appears onscreen at her matching ceremony, cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate until she sees ky markhams face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. I give it three stars because ally condie did have a poetic turn to her writing though at times it was overdone. It contains some different styles to balance the book. Its hardly any price to pay for a long life, the perfect job, the ideal mate. 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. 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. The book has a love story to it, a sad story, and filled with action. Jan 10, 2012 how many chapters does the book matched by ally condie have.
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. Matched is a 2010 youngadult dystopian novel by aly condie, about a future world where all marriages are decided by genetics and mathematical algorithms. Nov, 2012 matched trilogy box set hardcover november, 2012. A ya novel about a girl stuck in a society with a government that dictates everything they do, including who they marry. In this book we get insights into the establishment, which is very important.
Ally condie books list of books by author ally condie. Well, whether or not you have trouble imagining that reality, fear notally condies done it for you in her 2010 novel, matched. She taught high school english in utah and upstate new york. See the complete matched series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. See all books authored by ally condie, including matched, and crossed, and more on. Matched was a good book and could be a tweenteen book. She loves reading, running, eating, and listening to her husband play guitar. Oct 21, 2014 ally condie, matched i think matched is absolutely brilliant. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k2 classrooms. Matched was chosen as one of yalsas 2011 teens top ten and named as one of publishers weeklys best childrens books of 2010. She studied to be an english teacher at brigham young university. What is the climax of the book matched by ally condie.
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. 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. See where the futuristic ya fairytale saga all began, with the. This ones many, many years in the future, right here in what used to be the good ol u.
The novel is a dystopian young adult novel about a tightlycontrolled society in which young. Exposition the story is set in a futuristic city, where they want a perfect society. Crossed matched by ally condie is the second book in the trilogy, and is the case with many trilogies, it is the weakest book of the three. She has to choose between the boy she is destined to be with and the boy she truly loves. Book trailer video for matched by ally condie youtube. But when cassia slides xanders microcard into her port to learn his data a system designed for the more typical match to a stranger, xanders face on the portscreen dissolvesand another face appears. Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of matched by ally condie, read by kate simses. The matched book series by ally condie includes books matched, crossed, reached, and several more. The first book in the lunar chronicles series by marissa meyer. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The first book in a young adult dystopian trilogy published by dutton books.
Free download or read online matched pdf epub book. Matched by ally condie hardcover book the parent store. I have most of it done but i cant decide on the climax, and i need to know that to fill out the plot line. I actually met ally condie in person and got my book signed and a free picture. This study guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of matched. Cassia has a very hard time choosing and when she does it hurts several people she loves. The first edition of the novel was published in november 30th 2010, and was written by ally condie. It looks like a hot romance chicklit, but it has a lot more depth. Nov 01, 2010 in a tranquil future with clean streets and no illness, cassia excitedly anticipates learning who will be her governmentdictated marriage match. Matched by ally condie plot diagram by ashley price on prezi.
Matched please note that the lexile measures for a small population of books have been recently updated. Ally condie is a masterful storyteller whose latest novel will ignite meaningful conversations about the power of free will in a totalitarian society. Apr 26, 2012 what is the climax of the book matched by ally condie. One theme of the novel matched is follow your heart. The setting of this book affects all the characters in many ways. She didnt want to tell him that she was in love with ky but he deserved to know.
Matched is a comingofage story geared toward those who are about to come of age themselves. Ive read a tremendous amount of lousy books this year so many of the new ya titles have been very disappointing but even in a good year, this book would have been a standout. Complete and unabridged, the books revolutionary landscape design and ultrathin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, out.
On her seventeenth birthday, cassia meets her match. If i had to rate this book i would give it a ten because the story is just fantastic. Matched is the first book in an utterly compelling series by ally condie. In a tranquil future with clean streets and no illness, cassia excitedly anticipates learning who will be her governmentdictated marriage match. So when xanders face appears onscreen at her matching ceremony, cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate. Matched by ally condie, 9780525423645, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The complete collection by ally condie kindle edition by condie, ally. Its the story of cassia reyes, a 17 year old girl living in a future society, where culture has. New york times bestsellingauthor of the young adult book series the matched trilogy. Im doing a huge project on this book, and its due tomorrow.
Matched, by ally condie, is the first novel in the matched trilogy. Cassias family was informed that they were being relocated to. People are calling this book the next twilight and the new hunger games. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 369 pages and is available in hardcover format. Cassia has always trusted the society to make the right choices for her. The society tells her its a glitch, a rare malfunction, and. How many chapters does the book matched by ally condie have. The complete collection by ally condie and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away wait, wrong story. The first book in the series matched was optioned by walt disney company. She taught in utah and new york before coming a fulltime author.
Although, i think that it should be more of a girls book and i disagree with an autistic kid reading it. Pdf matched book by ally condie free download 369 pages. I will actually read book 2 because now that the story has moved out of cassias province, maybe the pace will quicken and there will be more external struggle and action. She asked him if they could go outside and talk when they were at school.