Matched is a young adult novel written by ally condie that takes place in a dystopian future. Cassia reyes is a model student, daughter, and citizen. The first book in a young adult dystopian trilogy published by dutton books. In a tranquil future with clean streets and no illness, cassia excitedly anticipates learning who will be her governmentdictated marriage match. There are 3 books in the series, the first one is green, what colour are the other two. Matched, crossed and reached by ally condie jan 1, 2015. The official facebook fan page for ally condie s new york times bestselling matched. How could she not be when the society has everything planned and functioning perfectly. Matched chapters 78 summary and analysis gradesaver. And to think that there are only 100 books, 100 poems, 100 paintings etc that are considered acceptable for people to look at is just horrifying.
It is more common to talk via port and visit only every few years. Ally condie is a former high school english teacher who lives with her husband and three sons outside of salt lake city, utah. Setting plot conclusion so in this controlling, dangerous society. Plot setting theme the book is a science fictionyoung adult fiction as well as a utopian and. A former english teacher, ally more about ally condie. The main character is seventeenyearold cassia reyes, who is matched. Grace donohue cassia is the books main female character and throughout the story finds out more and more about the dark side to living in a world where every choice is made for you. Ally will be discussing her work, including the matched trilogy in. 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.
Matched was told from cassias perspective, and the second book, crossed, shifted between cassia and ky. Another example in matched that shows its dystopian characteristics when the citizens have to wear a uniform. In cassias society, officials decide who people love. Ive found that when i do a book talk, the school librarian knows it be. Matched by ally condie main characters cassia the female protagonist xander cassias match and life long best friend. Matched is the first book in an utterly compelling series by ally condie on her seventeenth birthday, cassia meets her match. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Introduction to matched by ally condie novel novice. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. I cant see the marble stairs in front of the hall yet, but i know they will be polished and shining. Matched, by ally condie, is the first novel in the matched trilogy. At the end of chapter 14, cassia is concerned as to why ky would possess her compact and fail to return it to her.
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away wait, wrong story. Book talkmatched by ally condie by grace d on prezi. Look for crossed, the sequel to matched, in fall 2011. 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. The hotly awaited second book in the dystopian matched trilogy in search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, cassia journeys to the outer provinces in pursuit of ky taken by the society to his certain death only to find that he. Ally condie author of matched goodreads share book. We see this when everyone wears gray colors but not on the day of the the match where you found the one you would marry. I hope you guys enjoy the discussion and contribute your two. Matched study guide contains a biography of ally condie, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Matched chapters 910 summary and analysis gradesaver.
Topics love, future collection opensource language english. Ally condie the matched trailer my thoughts i really enjoyed. 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. I use my book talks at the beginning or end of classes to introduce new novels to my students.
Add me on goodreads subscribe to my beauty channel for beauty, fashion, and decor videos. In the gripping conclusion to the bestselling matched trilogy cassia, ky, and xander return to the society to save the one thing they have been denied for so long. In this episode of booktalk, i discuss matched, the first book in ally condie s matched series. This prezi presentation discusses the book and includes videos to encourage students to read this novel. She is also the author of the novel summerlost, an edgar award finalist. Find a library or download libby an app by overdrive. This ones many, many years in the future, right here in what used to be the good ol u. Ally condie has 23 books on goodreads with 1819173 ratings. At the start of the book, cassia is honest to a fault and completely transparent with societys officials.
Matched invites comparisons to the giver and brave new world, and some science fiction fans may rightly complain that its derivative. I give it three stars because ally condie did have a poetic turn to her writing though at times it was overdone. Today, were kicking off another weeklong book feature here at novel novice this time, were looking at the new book matched by ally condie in stores tomorrow. 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. Matched matched trilogy, book 1 matched trilogy by ally condie. I have to say i would not want to live in the world that ally condie has created though, i cant bear the thought of some government official having the right to tell me how to live my entire life.
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