ladyeirelyn reviewed on 4/16/2017

The characters were well-developed & relatable. The story flowed nicely, & the rate at which Cassia became enlightened to the ways of the world was realistic. The poetry & symbolism thereof were highly important aspects of the plot (& Cassia's epiphanies of the Society), & they were featured appropriately.

Condie's writing style is easy to read & realistic, not only for everyday speech & dialogue, but also for natural thought processes. I found myself, several times, feeling as though Cassia's dialogue & thought patterns were very similar to my own, which made the story flow seamlessly.

I loved that, while the Society had basically brainwashed everyone into believing that their way of living was optimal, curiosity was still abound. Cassia & Ky both showed their curiosity for the times of the past & the ways in which others had lived their lives. It's human nature to be curious in such a way, & not only was it fitting for the story, but it also helped carry Cassia along to her epiphanies about the Society in general.

As a lover of literature & art in general, I found the references to those topics to be especially appealing. Plus, the featured Dylan Thomas poem is one of my all-time favorites, so I was pleased to see it used. It was perfect for the story & what was trying to be accomplished.

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