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Pure (Pure, #1)

Julianna Baggott
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Pure (Pure, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Julianna Baggott

Pure (Pure, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

431

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic world

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

680L

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Super Short Summary

Pure by Julianna Baggott is a dystopian novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where survivors are divided into two groups: those who live untouched in a protective dome and those who suffer outside. The story follows several characters, including a young girl with a doll's head fused to her hand, as they navigate this fractured society.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

25,647 ratings

63%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for Julianna Baggott's Pure highlight its compelling dystopian world-building and rich character development. Readers appreciated the darkly imaginative setting and thought-provoking themes. However, some found the pacing uneven and the story occasionally convoluted. Overall, it's a gripping novel that may appeal more to dedicated genre fans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pure (Pure, #1)?

A reader who enjoys Pure by Julianna Baggott is typically fascinated by dystopian worlds and rich, character-driven narratives. Fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth will appreciate Baggott's imaginative setting and intense plot. This book appeals to those who relish thought-provoking themes and complex relationships.

4.0

25,647 ratings

63%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

431

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic world

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

680L

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