My October reads

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Rachelle Dekker – The choosing 4/5
In a Dystopian American city, women have no value unless they are chosen to be a man's wife. Carrington Hale leaves her Choosing ceremony alone and has to resign herself to live the rest of her life as a servant, a Lint, the lowest level of society. But rumours of rebellion and a different truth reach her and resonate deep within her.

This was a very interesting an well-written dystopian novel. It's quite different from other dystopian novels (and movies): more introspective, less action-focused. The world-building is good, with some small chapters interspersed detailing the history of this world. They way the society where Carrington lives, works, can give rise to many thoughts and discussions. I always like it when a book makes you think and ponder. Carrington is a strong and relatable character. I did think the book was a little long and some parts repetitive. It ended up at the same doubts and thoughts for Carrington again and again. And, yes, I know this also happens in real life, but it just doesn't read very nicely ;-)

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