The Perfect World The Perfect World Series Book 1 eBook Katalina Gerard
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In the perfect world system the rules are simple listen in silence, answer in unison and, most importantly, believe without question. Anyone who fails to do so will be declared sick and quarantined until the symptoms have passed.
Cyrus has been told how fortunate he is all of his life to live under a system that is described as the pinnacle of human achievement. Yet nothing he is told helps to quell his growing disquiet. Forced to suffer in silence, Cyrus soon discovers he is not alone in his feelings and that things may not be as ideal as he's always been told.
The Perfect World The Perfect World Series Book 1 eBook Katalina Gerard
This is a tale of a young man growing up in a system designed to crush his individuality. Somehow, like a weed growing in the crack in the cement, Cyrus Wright has the inherent strength to be himself. His childhood is bleak and somehow sweet at the same time. The inner life and the special moments of the characters are what makes this book interesting. I found myself involved in the story enough to want to know what happens next and that is the main thing I look for in a book.I did not catch any spelling or grammar errors, but there were some word choices that bothered me. For example, the school building smelled musky and I would have said musty. Who knows, perhaps musky is the right word for a place packed with hormone laden teenagers. Another word choice that really bothered me is that all the military officers are generals. One of the themes of the book is redefining words to control people. It could be the author was trying to signal that even in the military, everyone gets a trophy.
The ending is shocking and unexpected according to the usual conventions of storytelling. I considered taking one star away for that, but the ending is consistent with the plans and actions in the story leading up to it. In the words of the author, "Life is not a fairy tale, Cyrus Wright." So I’ll leave all five stars on the table for the author for not compromising her vision.
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The Perfect World The Perfect World Series Book 1 eBook Katalina Gerard Reviews
Katalina Gerard’s new dystopian is a story of abiding by rules—listen in silence, answer together, and believe that you are told, no questions allowed. And the worst part is that anyone who fails to live by these rules will be declared sick and put away until they learn to conform.
The main character, five year-old Cyrus, who is isolated and unable to interact with other kids. He has been told time and again how fortunate he is to be born into a controlled environment, but still, he is troubled by it. Should he simply ponder these questions alone or are there others out there who feel the same as he does?
As all bright children do, Cyrus continues to question as the year pass and he grows older in his stable, unchanging, bleak world. Gerard’s plot is captivating, her writing is well-paced and vivid, and most notable, her vision speaks to today’s weak-willed “everybody gets a ribbon” society where sameness is constantly encouraged and rules are set to avoid offending this person or that person. The climax is not to be missed, by the way. It’s unexpected and well done, but I’m not about to give it away here.
“The Perfect World” is catalogued as YA, but is highly recommended to anyone of any age who loves good, dystopian science fiction. Reminiscent of Orwell’s “1984” or Levin’s “This Perfect Day.” I am definitely eager to read the next book in the series.
Imagine a world with no choice and everyone the same. No choice in food, clothing, or color preference. Where everyone is "special" and has a guaranteed "destiny." Where there is no negative emotion because the language with which to express it is gone. Where you only run or learn as fast as the slowest in the group. This is the world Gerard creates, and it's fascinating.
The novel follows Cyrus, a five year old, as he is raised in this blank slate world. He is isolated from the other children in his building and is not allowed to question, for a question is not valid unless everyone has the same desire to know the answer. As a bright child, Cyrus has to continually curb his natural inclination to question and learn because those who don't are deemed "sick" and removed temporarily and sometimes permanently. Cyrus, however, manages to befriend two other children through unorthodox means, which satisfies their need for human interaction. Still, Cyrus's world is bleak and days unchanged as they turn into weeks, months and years.
Eventually, Cyrus manages to escape his four walls, which turns the book into a completely new direction. I read this in practically one sitting and need to go back and reread the ending, because I can't wrap my mind about what just happened.
All I can say is that this is the beginning to a promising new YA series, and I hope that I don't have to wait long for book two!
It did not take me long to become hooked. I wanted to follow Cyrus' story and know what happened to him. I can't wait for the second one, so I can see the continuation of his journey.
The style is very simple and the characters undeveloped.
I liked this book, the characters drew me in and I cared about what was happening to them. The ending was surprising, even a bit shocking, and I look forward to the next book to see where the author goes with her story.
Great first book by author Katalina Gerard. Young adult dystopian novels are a dime a dozen these days, but this book offers something different. I would also say that this book is not for the faint of heart. The shocking ending and unforgiving nature of the world definitely left me in need of some chocolate and pictures of cute animals!!
To some readers, this book might seem heavy on the message; but to me, considering the bleakness of the world, I thought that the stark nature of the message fit well with the overall story.
I'm really involved with these characters and I can't wait to read what happens next!!
I haven't enjoyed a book like this in a long time. The characters were great and very relatable. The storyline was unique and interesting - So many books today all blend in with each other, but this stands on it's own and has some very important lessons and examples for people of all ages, especially teens. It was also very well-written and smooth to read.
If you need a world to entrench yourself in, do yourself a favor and read this! Can't wait for the next one!
This is a tale of a young man growing up in a system designed to crush his individuality. Somehow, like a weed growing in the crack in the cement, Cyrus Wright has the inherent strength to be himself. His childhood is bleak and somehow sweet at the same time. The inner life and the special moments of the characters are what makes this book interesting. I found myself involved in the story enough to want to know what happens next and that is the main thing I look for in a book.
I did not catch any spelling or grammar errors, but there were some word choices that bothered me. For example, the school building smelled musky and I would have said musty. Who knows, perhaps musky is the right word for a place packed with hormone laden teenagers. Another word choice that really bothered me is that all the military officers are generals. One of the themes of the book is redefining words to control people. It could be the author was trying to signal that even in the military, everyone gets a trophy.
The ending is shocking and unexpected according to the usual conventions of storytelling. I considered taking one star away for that, but the ending is consistent with the plans and actions in the story leading up to it. In the words of the author, "Life is not a fairy tale, Cyrus Wright." So I’ll leave all five stars on the table for the author for not compromising her vision.
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