I’m working on a dystopian literature class, and I’m looking for one more book to add to the curriculum. The kids are about 13, and somewhat sensitive to more adult topics. That’s one of the reasons I’ve chosen not to assign 1984.
I had thought to assign The Maze Runner, but after reading it, I was underwhelmed, especially as a standalone book.
The other books we’re reading are:
The Giver The Hunger Games Lord of the Flies Matched Ender’s Game Fahrenheit 451 The Minority Report
Any thoughts? Thanks!
Little Brother is pretty good!
Parable of the sower does have some pretty graphic violence in it though from what I remember, if 1984 is considered not age appropriate I think that one would not be either.
Oh yeah… there is that, lol. It’s weird being from America where violence isn’t viewed through a puritanical lens, but the human body very much is. I easily forget where the line is drawn with what level of violence is acceptable. The message of Parable stuck with me now more than 20 years more so than any memory of the specific gruesomeness they endure during the travel north. Thanks for reminding!