Dystopian romance caught my attention. Of course, the title, Delirium, by Lauren Oliver, and cover of the book had a lot to do with me picking out this book, but I came to realize that was behind that cover was the best part. The title of the book is derived from the book's main focus, a disease called amor delitia nervosa, which people once thought was a disease, but is now widely agreed as one of the worst illnesses. In this society, upon reaching the age eighteen, every citizen is required to be "cured" of this disease. The cure is a surgery involving brain which will eradicate the deliria and furthermore remove the emotion and ability to feel love, and promote a better living for the citizen. Our main character, Lena, seems calm and strong, living under her Aunt Carol's rules and taking care of her two younger cousins. She anticipates the day where she will be cured. Behind this calm, smart, and very obedient Lena, darkness unfolds, and secrets untold lurk in her mind, one being her mother's suicide. She is ridiculed by her strange past. Lena's idea of the society completely changes when she meets a boy, with amber brown eyes. Both characters are well developed and Lena isn't one of those main characters you usually read about who are "perfect."
I am greatly anticipating the release of the sequel to Delirium. Unlike many futuristic and fictional stories published, this one gives a sense of reality and possibility between the idea, and the characters. I would highly recommend this book to those who love fiction, science, and romance all in one. Aside from reading mysterious ideas, and dystopian theories, Lauren Oliver delivers and idea that captivates the minds of teenagers and young adults, based on everyday things they feel. I would even say this book has a psychological twist, and will keep you on your toes until the very last word.
-Reviewed by A.A., grade 12.
-Reviewed by A.A., grade 12.
2 comments:
In Delirium by Lauren Oliver, a teenage girl named Lena Haloway was raised to believe that love, otherwise known as amor deliria nervosa was a disease. At the age of 18, all citizens are 'cured', that is , all feelings of love are expelled by a surgery. Lena had always looked forward to the day that she would be cured, she didn't want to feel the pain that her mother and sister felt. She always felt that a life without love is life without pain until she unexpectedly falls for a cured boy, or so she thought... Now Lena must fight for what she thinks is right against a world where there is no mercy.
Like all dystopian novels, Lena is brave and willing to fight for what she believes in. I admire the self-empowerment she has in the book. This book is for dystopian novel lovers. It will keep you on the edge of your seat. This novel had everything a reader would want: love and action. Oliver reinvents the real meaning of love in this novel.
Justine, grade 12.
In the book called Delirium by Lauren Oliver is about a girl named Lena who falls in love with a guy but the problem is that in the society that she lives in people don't see love as love. People see love as a disease. The guy Lena falls in love with is named Alex. Alex is from a different place. He lives in the wild which is a problem for how Lemas society is different. Anything can happen if Alena's society finds out.
My opinion on this book is very upsetting because just because someone is from the wild doesn't mean there any different. Lenas society should not be that way. I personally hate discrimination. I think my dad or my friends would probably most likely enjoy reading this book as much as I did. I thought the whole book was going to be totally different but I enjoyed it. I loved this book in general. It is one of my favorites.
Reviewed by Jacqueline, Grade 9
Glendale Central Library
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