All Good Children
All Good Children
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009
Book Brief
300
Novel • Fiction
Near-future
2009
YA
14-18 years
650L
Super Short Summary
In Catherine Austen’s dystopian young adult novel, All Good Children (2011), seventeen-year-old Max Connors lives with his family in the company-controlled town of New Middletown. As his rebellious nature clashes with the town’s strict social control, Max uncovers a sinister school vaccination program turning students into obedient, thoughtless beings, compelling him to fight for individual freedom. The book addresses themes of social control, resilience, and responsibility.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Challenging
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
1,596 ratings
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Review Roundup
Catherine Austen's All Good Children is praised for its engaging and thought-provoking narrative, exploring themes of conformity and individuality. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and suspenseful plot. However, some criticize the pacing, finding it uneven at times. Overall, it's a compelling dystopian novel recommended for young adults and fans of the genre.
Who Should Read All Good Children?
A reader who would enjoy All Good Children by Catherine Austen is likely a fan of dystopian fiction with strong, rebellious protagonists. Comparable to readers of The Giver and Divergent, they appreciate stories that challenge societal norms and explore themes of control, individualism, and resistance.
1,596 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
300
Novel • Fiction
Near-future
2009
YA
14-18 years
650L
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