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laylagauger's review
1.0
I read this because of the good reviews! I’m very disappointed. I found this trilogy to be very boring and dragged out!! The characters were boring and there was not a strong plot. I definitely don't recommend to anyone. If I could rate this 0 stars I would!
whatanerdgirlsays's review against another edition
To see a full review of this entire series (spoiler free, yay!), you guys are invited to visit my blog and read this review!
http://whatanerdgirlsays.com/2013/01/31/book-of-the-week-the-matched-trilogy/
http://whatanerdgirlsays.com/2013/01/31/book-of-the-week-the-matched-trilogy/
reviewsmayvary's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
This is one of those books I'm going to like more as I move away from it. I enjoyed the writing and the overall story is a good one. I also really loved elements related to a love of words, stories, and poetry.
The book itself starts off a little slow and the main character makes me want to punch her in the face with how naive she is. The audiobook reader played her especially saccharin and Cassia does't get any spice until the book's almost over. But, then, that's part of her character and being in The Society. Also, I'm glad I don't live in an Dystopian Utopia. I think I'd bore my very own self.
I will eventually forget how boring it was and recall mostly the best parts, I think.
This is one of those books I'm going to like more as I move away from it. I enjoyed the writing and the overall story is a good one. I also really loved elements related to a love of words, stories, and poetry.
The book itself starts off a little slow and the main character makes me want to punch her in the face with how naive she is. The audiobook reader played her especially saccharin and Cassia does't get any spice until the book's almost over. But, then, that's part of her character and being in The Society. Also, I'm glad I don't live in an Dystopian Utopia. I think I'd bore my very own self.
I will eventually forget how boring it was and recall mostly the best parts, I think.
bookishkoala's review against another edition
5.0
It was really good! I started reading it and couldn't put it down!
mitslits's review against another edition
I'd never heard of this trilogy before, but so far it seems pretty standard. Love triangle, dystopian society, main characters fighting back. The actual writing isn't that bad; there were quite a few sentences that I thought were pretty good. But the characters are mostly typical of this genre, same with the plot. Not bad, just not anything that stands out either. Yet, anyways. The other two books could turn it into something unique.
kellyhager's review against another edition
5.0
This is easily one of my favorite books of the year and probably ever.
I don't want to say too much, because a lot of what makes the book work is learning about the rules of the Society a little at a time. But here's a little plot description: in the future, you are matched on or near your 17th birthday. When it's Cassia's turn, she sees her future husband--but she also sees another face for a split second.
This book is about courage and faith and trust and love and friendship. It's about humanity in all its facets. If I could wave some sort of magic wand and make everyone read it, I absolutely would. (Which, considering what the book is about is probably ironic, but whatever. In this case, I know best. ;) )
I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks about this book, but I can't imagine reading it and not being moved and changed, even if just a little.
I don't want to say too much, because a lot of what makes the book work is learning about the rules of the Society a little at a time. But here's a little plot description: in the future, you are matched on or near your 17th birthday. When it's Cassia's turn, she sees her future husband--but she also sees another face for a split second.
This book is about courage and faith and trust and love and friendship. It's about humanity in all its facets. If I could wave some sort of magic wand and make everyone read it, I absolutely would. (Which, considering what the book is about is probably ironic, but whatever. In this case, I know best. ;) )
I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks about this book, but I can't imagine reading it and not being moved and changed, even if just a little.
jessmac25's review against another edition
5.0
Matched was AMAZING and could not put it down!! It reminded me of Divergent with the separation of groups but at least you had a choice in Divergent. Anyway, I loved the characters and the Plot. There were some points which I disliked in the book. I know some people hated it but I LOVE it!!
I gave it 4.5 stars.
COMMENT: I am writing this review 5 months after I read this.
I gave it 4.5 stars.
COMMENT: I am writing this review 5 months after I read this.
knbattle's review against another edition
1.0
I just really couldn't empathize with the main character. I made it like 12 chapters and they were the hardest twelve chapters to get through, and I've read some bad novels before.
bookappetit's review against another edition
3.0
Man, this book was not as good as I remembered it being.
threadpanda's review against another edition
4.0
The first of (I think) a trilogy, Matched is set in the context of a Society that determines everything for its inhabitants based on mathematical models and behavioral data. Cassia, the protagonist, is introduced on the eve of her Match banquet, the night she finds out who she's meant to be with for the rest of her life. A glitch in the system, however, sets Cassia on the road to uncovering the truth of the Matching system and who, exactly, her true match should be.
I don't know where this eruption of Young Adult dystopian fiction has come from, but I like it. Ally Condie's writing is clean and simple, and the story moves along at a great pace. Looking forward to reading Crossed.
I don't know where this eruption of Young Adult dystopian fiction has come from, but I like it. Ally Condie's writing is clean and simple, and the story moves along at a great pace. Looking forward to reading Crossed.