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Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Summary from Goodreads.com: Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love -the deliria- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the governments demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy. But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love.
As if it weren't exciting enough that Lauren Oliver's next book is a dystopia, doesn't that summary sound enticing?
I loved Lauren Oliver's debut novel, Before I Fall, for the power of its message and the incredible beauty of the writing. I love that for her second novel she's gone for something which on the face of it sounds completely different. While dystopian titles are definitely on the increase in YA, I'm confident that this one will stand out from the crowd.
I'm purposefully avoiding reviews of Delirium until I've read it myself, but a quick glance at Goodreads is showing a lot of five stars awarded already. This makes me SUPER excited.
Delirium is published in the US on February 1st 2011 and the UK on February 17th 2011. The cover shown is the US version, so I'll be interested to see if the UK is the same or different. Roll on the New Year, huh?
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14 comments:
I cannot wait to read this book!!! Hopefully I will have it in my grubby hands soon!
I'm really excited for this too. It sounds so amazing.
Well, you know what I think of Lauren Oliver and her books! :D
I know the plans for the UK cover, but not sure if i'm allowed to say. I'll check and email!
I love the sound of this book. I can't wait till it comes out either! Great pick!
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Great pick! I can't wait to read this book either.
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I enjoyed Before I Fall as well and I'm really looking forward to this one - it'll be interesting to see what she can do with a dystopian novel!
I CANNOT wait for this one either. Very exciting.
I have this book on my TBR list & can't wait to get my hands on it! It sounds fantastic :-)
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Great pick! I am definitely excited for this one as well!
I picked up an ARC at BEA and can't wait to read it! Great pick!
This I want to read! Great pick!
Great choice! This was my pick last week. :) I love Lauren Oliver as well and wish that I wrote like her. She has such a way with words.
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i can't wait for this either and i have no idea when it will be out in Australia? I might order it from the Uk I think. I'm not a huge fan of the US cover (although maybe it looks better in person?) so looking forward to the UK cover reveal!
I had no idea that this had a UK release date so that is brilliant. I hope it lives up to expectations.
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