Matched by Allyson Braithwaite Condie
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As you respond to the questions and postings related to the book you are reading, keep in mind that all blog postings will be monitored. If you use inappropriate language you will be reported.
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7/26/13
Post #2
In the beginning of the book Matched, the author states all facts very quickly. The banquet happens so fast and since all the important details were stated in the beginning of the book, it makes the middle of the book boring. I'm halfway into the book and it seems to be going very slow. It just explains the conflict between Cassia and Ky and it drags out for a long time. Although the author adds very descriptive words throughout the book, it doesn't make the plot any better. My opinion of Ky and Cassia is I think that they would make a better match than Cassia and Xander. They seem to have a lot in common. Although Cassia and Xander were best friends before they were matched, doesn't mean that they should be a perfect pair. Cassia and Ky usually see each other in common places, like the hiking activity and the theatre. However, even though they seem to be a good match, Ky could never be with Cassia because of his past.
2 comments:
I agree the author did seem to rush the information. I truly didn't enjoy that aspect of the book it was some what of a let down. If the author took out unneeded information the author could have combined matched and crossed.
I also agree. The author does rush into alot of facts and information very quickly in the beginning of the book. But I do have to disagree that you think that Cassia and Ky are a better match then Cassia and Xander. Cassia and Xander are better for each other because they know more about each other and have been really good friends since they were little. Also Cassia and Ky can never be together because Ky is an Abberation so it would make more sense for Cassia to stay with her match Xander then having to choose between Xander and Ky because she can never be with Ky.
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