52 pages 1 hour read

Patricia Forde

The List

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The List by Patricia Forde is a dystopian novel following Letta, an apprentice wordsmith in Ark, the only surviving land post-global warming floods. Citizens must speak a limited language called List. Letta helps a wounded young man, Marlo, from the rebel Desecrators, and uncovers a plot by Ark's dictator, John Noa, to eliminate language. Letta collaborates with rebels to thwart Noa's plans.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Patricia Forde's The List receives praise for its inventive premise and engaging characters, capturing readers with its dystopian world where language is restricted. However, some critiques note a slower pace and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it is an intriguing and thought-provoking read, particularly appreciated by young adult audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The List?

Readers who relish dystopian narratives like The Giver by Lois Lowry and The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins would appreciate Patricia Forde's The List. Ideal for young adults, it explores themes of language control and societal oppression in a richly imagined, thought-provoking world.

RecommendedReading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

HL600L

Book Details

Genre

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Fantasy

Children's Literature

Themes

Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies

Values/Ideas: Art

Society: Politics & Government