Delirium - Tapa blanda

'Lauren Oliver is the rising star of young adult fiction... [Delirium] deftly conjures up a recognisably dystopian parallel to our own world, as convincingly terrifying as the North America of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale.' -- Sunday Times 'The transformation of Lena's character from start to finish is amazing, and Oliver's words really tug at your heartstrings. Highly recommended.' -- Press Association 'Hugely compelling and addictive, this has massive commercial potential.' -- Bookseller's Choice, The Bookseller 'Amazing, unputdownable!' -- Grazia 'An original and fast-moving read from a very talented writer.' -- Sun 'A dystopian Romeo and Juliet story that deserves to be as massive as Twilight.' -- Stylist 'A beautifully written and wonderfully addictive book that fans of Margaret Atwood will devour.' -- Best 'Lauren Oliver's Before I Fall was one of Bella's favourite books of last year and this follow-up doesn't disappoint.' -- Bella 'This has to be one of the most original fiction concepts for a long time... Brilliantly constructed... will leave you with your heart in your mouth... It will stir up the emotions that remind you why you bother with love at all.' -- News of the World 'Delightfully easy to read, fabulously realised with depth and understanding, the characters run across the page like pixies. No wonder it has already been optioned for a movie.' -- MX 'A gripping read with a dose of horror and the tension of a coming apocalypse. Oliver is an astute observer of human behaviour.' -- Burnie Advocate 20110219 'Speculative rather than science fiction, Deliriumhas plenty to satisfy its target young-adult audience: a coming-of-age narrative, universal experience of first love and a focus on the value of true friendship. But older readers who enjoyed adult novels such asMargaret Atwood's futuristic The Handmaid's Tale will also discover much to like.' -- Herald Sun Melbourne 20110219 'Lauren Oliver has created an incredibly believable alternate reality. This isn't a romance: there are no long gazes into the sunset nor is there any hand-holding. But Lena's foray into this dangerous world will have readers hooked right to the powerfulending, which leaves so many questions unanswered. I just hope there is a sequel to this brilliant book.' -- Good Reading 20110219 'Prepare to pull a sickie and be rooted to your chair with one of the most addictive books we've come across in ages... A recklessly romantic, smart, poignant and tense read from one of the most exciting writers around... Clever, moving and incredibly addictive.' -- Heat 20110219 'A dystopian Romeo and Juliet ... Lauren Oliver's futuristic vision, set in an alternate but recognisable America, is chillingly realised.' -- Marie Claire 20110219 'The setting for this clever, imaginative novel is a society in which love is treated as a disease... With a pacy, absorbing plot and a cast of engaging characters to revel in, Delirium also raises all manner of talking points: relationships, the role of the family, state intervention, friendship, loyalty, individual freedom. The movie must surely be just around the corner.' -- Daily Mail 20110219 'Finished reading Lauren Oliver's book Delirium. A beautiful read. Can't stop thinking about it.' -- Fearne Cotton 20110219 'For proper, spellbinding immersion pick up a copy of Delirium.' -- Herald Summer Reads 20110219 'This thought-provoking novel, the first in a new trilogy, will have you gripped from start to finish. But be warned: the cliffhanger will leave you desperate for the next instalment.' -- Sun 20110219 'Part The Handmaid's Tale, part Twilight, we're addicted.' -- Fabulous magazine 20110219

What if love were a disease? There was a time when love was the most important thing in the world. People would go to the end of the earth to find it. They would tell lies for it. Even kill for it. Then, at last, they found the cure. Now, everything is different. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the government demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Haloway has always looked forward to the day when she'll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy. But then, with only ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable