Thursday, September 23, 2010

Bookanista Feature: Catherine Fisher's INCARCERON

The Bookanistas are a group of writers - in various stages of the publishing process – who have decided to band together and review the special books of our peers.  No negative reviews here! We post every Thursday and cover various topics– upcoming ARCs, books we love, special diamonds in the rough, classics, and even cover reviews.




INCARCERON by Catherine Fisher


This is a strange book. The first chapter is brilliant. I won't tell you why. Just read it. I finished INCARCERON a week ago, and I'm still thinking about it. It's a delicious blend of utopia and dystopia.  Here are the thoughts that keep pestering my head:
  • How much of a prison do we make our own lives, whether we're imprisoned or not?
  • How far are you willing to go, for the greater good?
  • At what point should you leave friends behind? Break a promise? 
  • If you could create the perfect world--would you? At what cost?
  • How much of yourself should you give to protect those you love?
  • Is it okay to use a few people, if you're trying to save a lot more?
  • At what point does sacrifice become cruelty?
So...if you like books that make you ask those sorts of questions--"thinking" books that really dig into your brain--check INCARCERON out!

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    20 comments:

    Krispy said...

    I LOVED this book for all of the above reasons. I especially loved how it was a blend of everything - utopia, dystopia, Victoriana, fantasy, and sci-fi. My favorite was definitely the weaving of mythology into the world of the Prison.

    Susanne Winnacker said...

    Didn't know about this book yet. Added it to my to-be-read list. Thank you! :D

    StefanieEmmy said...

    I read Incarceron two weeks ago and loved it! It's not only fantasy, but at some times also seems like a historical novel although it all takes place in the future. This sounds confusing, but the fun part is it isn't :D That and the characters are what I loved most about Incarceron :D

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    Christine Fonseca said...

    I hav been looking at this book for a while - guess Ishould finally real it!

    Renae said...

    I have this book in my to be read pile on the bookshelf. I just love the cover! Thanks for the review!

    Stina said...

    I have the arc for the sequel, but still haven't read this book. I guess I better do that BEFORE the sequel hits the stores.

    Unknown said...

    I just started reading this...three chapters in. It's beautifully written, and so very dense (the descriptions, the plot, the world-building). Can't wait to finish it.

    Carolina M. Valdez Schneider said...

    I can't believe I haven't read this yet. I feel like a loser. Because any book that can make you think about all those questions at once has to be amazing. Great review! I'm impressed by any book that can feel longlasting in your mind like that.

    Tere Kirkland said...

    Heard good things about this book. I think it just moved up a few places on my tbr list! Thanks for the recommendation.

    Shannon O'Donnell said...

    I loved this book! And those are the perfect questions, Beth! :-)

    Elana Johnson said...

    I tried this one a while back, and it didn't hook me like crazy. But my husband then read it and is raving about it, so I just need to pick it up again. Great review!

    Anonymous said...

    Oh, those kinds of questions are MY kinds of questions. I'll totally be checkin' this one out.

    Kirsten Hubbard said...

    this is one I checked out from the library, got busy, and had to take back. I'll definitely give it another try!

    Natalie Aguirre said...

    I loved this book. Can't wait for the sequel.

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