![]() ![]() There are too many big ideas going on with none of them properly developed. The characters feel flat and the story rushed. Subtlety is not the strong point of this novel, and neither is character development or pacing. ![]() Too much time is spent preaching about the morality of manipulating a person for the greater good, leaving the reader to feel as though they are being taught a lesson. While the concept is interesting and this world could be incredible, the story didn’t quite make it to that level. The oppressive government (dreambenders) seek to control the City dwellers by manipulating dreams. ![]() “Dreambender” written by Ronald Kidd is a dystopian novel reminiscent of “The Giver”. What would happen if no one patrolled the dreams? What would happen if Callie was allowed to sing? He has met the singer in her dreams and it doesn’t seem so dangerous to him. And soon he questions the very idea of dreambending. ![]() They keep peace among the people and prevent dangerous dreams from taking hold. He works in people’s dreams, changing them and, in turn, changing the dreamer. She works with numbers and she shouldn’t dare to dream of anything more, especially not singing…but she does. Dreambender is a middle grade dystopian novel and Nora & Kettle is a young adult historical fiction novel.Ĭallie is a computer in the City. Two book reviews which also appeared in this week’s column in the newspaper. ![]()
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