66 pages • 2 hours read
Catherine FisherIncarceron
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher follows two protagonists, Finn and Claudia, whose lives intersect despite being in different worlds. Finn is trapped in a sentient, high-tech prison called Incarceron and strives to escape, while Claudia, the Warden's daughter, rebels against the oppressive society outside. Together, they discover secrets that could liberate them both from their cages. Contains descriptions of incarceration, violence, and death.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Catherine Fisher's Incarceron captivates readers with its imaginative and richly detailed world, blending science fiction and fantasy elements. Praised for its clever plot twists and complex characters, the story also faces criticism for occasionally uneven pacing and an abrupt ending. Overall, it offers a compelling and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Incarceron?
Readers who relish futuristic dystopian worlds, complex characters, and intricate plots will enjoy Catherine Fisher's Incarceron. Fans of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games and James Dashner's The Maze Runner will find similar appeal in this gripping, dark tale of survival and discovery.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
HL600LBook Details
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Fantasy
Action / Adventure
Incarceration
Self Discovery
Society: Class
Society: Politics & Government