Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Book Review: Pure by Julianna Baggott
Title: Pure
Author: Julianna Baggott
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: February 8, 2012
Hardcover: 448 pages
Stand Alone or Series: Series–this is the first in a series.
How I got this book: Galley from Grand Central Publishing
Why I chose this book: The synopsis is what really pushed me to read this book. Though dystopian isn’t anything new in the YA genre, this authors take on it seemed fresh and exciting.
Synopsis:
Burn a Pure and Breathe the Ash . . .
When Pressia meets Partridge, their worlds shatter all over again.
Review:
I want to start of by saying that Pure was a lot different than the types of books I usually read. What I mean is that I typically stay away from books like this because there are small details about it that I just don’t like. So while reading the beginning, getting to know the characters and the setting, I was tempted a couple times to just stop reading it and move on to something else. I’m glad I stuck it through. This story may be different, but it was haunting, intoxicating, and thoroughly addicting.
I have never read about a dystopian world that so completely and truly freaked me out. It was written in such a rational way–one that made me think it was something so possible to become a reality here on Earth, that it made me wonder: what would happen if this happened? in a way I never thought before. It was amazing how recognizable Baggott’s world was, yet how different.
I want to hint at something that is in the synopsis, but I don’t want to give it away. All I’m going to say is that a line from the synopsis can really be misleading to the reader. But don’t be discouraged! It does not, in any way, effect the greatness of the story.
One thing I do wish for more of was the romance in this story. It kind of takes a backseat to the action throught the novel, and I understand why that was done. But the few romantic scenes seemed a little displaced and unfitting with the rest of the story. (Though I do hear that the sequel has more romance. Can’t wait!)
Lastly, I want to warn everyone as to how addicting this story can be. I didn’t want to put it down. So make sure you have a free weekend with no plans, and have a weekend in bed with this book. If this novel fits your style (and even for some people whose style it doesn’t fit, like me), I can promise you won’t be disappointed.
Pure should be hitting stores in about a week. Don’t forget to grab a copy!
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