116 pages • 3 hours read
M.T. AndersonFeed
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2002A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Feed by M.T. Anderson, Titus and his friends, who live in a dystopian future where society relies on brain-implanted feeds for communication and consumption, meet Violet, who questions the feed's control. After an incident on the moon where their feeds are hacked, Titus and Violet grow close. As Violet's feed deteriorates, their relationship is tested, revealing themes of consumerism, technology, and individualism. This book explores themes of ecological destruction, illness and death, and societal inequality.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Feed by M.T. Anderson presents a disturbing, thought-provoking look at a future dominated by corporate control and technology. Praised for its satirical wit and compelling social commentary, the novel captures the teen voice authentically. However, its bleak tone and dense futuristic slang might alienate some readers. Overall, it's a provocative and timely narrative.
Who Should Read Feed?
Readers who enjoy Feed by M.T. Anderson typically appreciate dystopian fiction with social commentary, similar to Brave New World by Aldous Huxley and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Ideal for those intrigued by technology’s impact on society and personal identity, it’s perfect for fans of thought-provoking, futuristic narratives.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
770LBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Satire
Education
Technology
Grief / Death
Social Justice
Natural World: Environment