Reminiscent of Margret Atwood’s Oryx and Crake, and Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro, Jon is about a group of teenagers raised from infancy, in a building for the purpose of assessing products for consumers. They only see outdoors through a window, never experiencing the wonder of nature first hand.
The story primarily focuses on Jon and Carol. After sneaking into Carol’s sleeping quarters ” privacy tarp”, Carol is pregnant. They marry, even though it is technically not allowed. Carol decided that she wants to leave the safety of the group to go to the unknown, outside. Jon isn’t sure.
It is not clear if this story is set in the present day or in the future but it certainly has a futuristic feel to it. Saunders really packs a punch with this story. It is a sad commentary on the emphasis we put on possessions as a society. We are living in a plastic age and this story shows the lengths that some advertisers could go to sell product.
My heart raced as I read this story. If rang true to me, like it could really happen. This is an excellent example of brilliant short story writing!
Highly recommended!
5/5
This short story appeared in The New Yorker Magazine. To read it gohere. I would love to know what you think!
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Jessica wants to know “Do you prefer to read the book first or see the movie first?”
I usually prefer to read the book first. However, that often ruins the movie adaptation for me. Most of the time I prefer the book to a movie. I think part of it is that the movie can only represent a small part of a full novel, so I find things that were important to me lacking the movie version.
On the other hand, I have often seen movies that I have loved so much that I then read the book. That usually works pretty well because it don’t have the preconceived notion of what the movie should include. There have been a few occasions when I have like the movie better than the book. Those times are rare, but do happen.
What is your opinion? Be sure to visit the Bookworms Carnival, there are some great articles and reviews on this topic, including two book reviews from me. 🙂
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As usual, be sure to check back at this post throught the week for links to more book giveaways!
I have 5 copies of The Terror By Dan Simmons to giveaway. This giveaway ends on Friday February 27th Midnight E.S.T. Enterhere.
I have 5 copies of The Italian Lover By Robert Hellenga to giveaway. This giveaway ends on Friday February 27th Midnight E.S.T. Enterhere.
I am hosting With Love from Hachette Book Group Giveaway. There are 5 sets of 11 books you could win. This giveaway ends on February 27th Midnight E.S.T. Enterhere.
I am hosting Celebrating African- American History Giveaway. There are 5 sets of 8 books you could win. This giveaway ends on February 27 Midnight E.S.T. Enterhere.
I also have 5 copies of Sway by Zachary Lazar to giveaway. This giveaway ends on March 13th 12 midnight E.S.T.Enter here.
New offerings:
J. Kaye of J. Kaye’s Book Blogis giving away one copy of NINE LIVES: DEATH AND LIFE IN NEW ORLEANS by Dan Baum. Thios giveaway ends on March 27th. Enter here. J. Kaye is also giving away the eBook THE SLIPPERY ART OF BOOK REVIEWING by Mayra Calvani and Anne K. Edwards. This giveaway ends on March 28th. Enter here.
Shana of Literarily is giving away is giving away The Red Leather Diary by Lily Koppel. This giveaway ends on February 27th. Enter here.
Joanne of The Book Zombieis giveing away 3 copies of Lawrence Hill’s novel The Book Of Negroes. This giveaway ends on March 6th. Enter here.
Stella Matutina’s Blog is hosting a giveaway for a copy of The Young City by James Bow. This giveaway ends on February 27th. Enterhere.
Trish at Hey Lady! Whatcha Readin’? is giving away two cozy Slankets. Very cool, go check them out! This giveaway ends on March 2nd. Enter here.
Anna of Diary of an Eccentricis giving away 2 hardcover copies of The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran. This giveaway ends on March 1st. Enter here.
Dar at Peeking Between the Pages is giving away 0ne copy of Grayrider by Bruce Skye. This giveaway ends on March 8th. Enter here. Dar is also giving away The Mighty Queens of Freeville by Amy Dickinson. This giveaway ends on March 1st. Enter here.
Sandra of FRESH INK BOOKS is giving away 2 copies of The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon by David Grann. This giveaway ends on March 8th. Enter here.
Bobbie of Book Reviews By Bobbie is giving away 3 copies of Apologize, Apologize! by Elizabeth Kelly. This giveaway ends on March 14th. Enter here.
Below are giveaways that I announced in previous weeks. There is still time to enter:
GreenBean TeenQueen is giving away a prize pack of books and a $20 gift certificate to Amazon. This giveaway ends February 28th. Enterhere.
Carrie of Carrie’s YA Bookshelfis giving away three books 1)You Are so Undead To Me, 2) Evermore, and 3) The Girls’s Guide to Vampires. This giveaway ends on February 28th. Enter here.
Alyce ofAt Home with Booksis giving away 4 books. The are Divine Justice by David Baldacc, iThe Dracula Dossier by James ReeseI, Lorelei by Yeardley Smith,Delicate Edible Birds by Lauren Groff. This giveaway ends on February 25th. Enterhere.
Trish atHey Lady! Whatcha Readin’?is giving away a signed copy of The Help by Kathryn Stockett. This giveaway ends on February 28th. Enterhere.
Luanne ofA Bookworm’s Worldis giving away 3 copies of the audiobook Little Pink House by Jeff Benedict. This giveaway ends on March 7th. Enterhere.
Melissa ofShhh I’m Reading…is giving away one signed copy of MATRIMONY by Josh Henkin. This giveaway ends on February 28th. Enterhere.
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