50 pages 1 hour read

Suzanne Young

The Program

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Suzanne Young's The Program, seventeen-year-old Sloane Barstow lives in a dystopian society where the government addresses teenage suicide as an epidemic. A facility called The Program erases memories to supposedly cure depression. Following her boyfriend's memory erasure, Sloane struggles to reunite with him and grapples with themes of love, human connection, and resistance against oppressive systems. This book contains depictions of sexual assault, depression, and psychological abuse.

Reviews & Readership

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The Program by Suzanne Young The Program receives praise for its gripping, emotional narrative and thought-provoking exploration of mental health. Readers appreciate the strong character development and dystopian setting. However, some critiques point to repetitive plot elements and a slow pace. Overall, it's a compelling read with impactful themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Program?

The reader who would enjoy The Program by Suzanne Young is a young adult or teenager who appreciates dystopian settings, psychological intrigue, and complex romantic dynamics. Ideal for fans of Delirium by Lauren Oliver and Matched by Ally Condie, this novel will captivate those who relish emotionally charged narratives in futuristic worlds.

RecommendedReading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

HL660L

Book Details

Genre

Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction

Romance

Fantasy

Topics

Depression / Suicide

Mental Illness

Themes

Identity: Mental Health

Emotions/Behavior: Memory

Emotions/Behavior: Grief