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Ally Condie

Matched

Ally CondieFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

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Ally Condie

Matched

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

366

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Dystopian society • Future

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL680L

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Super Short Summary

In Ally Condie's Matched, Cassia Reyes lives in a tightly controlled dystopian society where citizens' romantic relationships are decided by the government. She is initially pleased with her match, Xander, but grows conflicted when another boy, Ky, appears as a potential match due to a system error. As Cassia's feelings for Ky deepen, she begins to question the Society's restrictions and seeks the freedom to make her own choices. The novel addresses themes of autonomy, love, and resistance against oppressive control. The story includes themes of loss and forced euthanasia.

Romantic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.0

802,016 ratings

57%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Matched by Ally Condie presents a thought-provoking dystopian narrative that many readers find captivating due to its intriguing premise and relatable protagonist. However, some critique it for its slower pacing and predictability in plot development. Its exploration of choice versus control in a controlled society earns both praise and scrutiny from fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Matched?

Fans of dystopian young adult novels will relish Matched by Ally Condie. Ideal for those who appreciate the societal control themes in Lois Lowry's The Giver or the romantic dilemmas in Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, this book offers an exploration of choice versus control in a meticulously ordered society.

4.0

802,016 ratings

57%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

366

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

Dystopian society • Future

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL680L

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