The List
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Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Fantasy•
Children`s LiteratureDystopian Society • Future
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Art•
Politics & Government2014
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Middle grade
10-14 years
HL600L
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.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Dark
Challenging
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 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.
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A mysterious young man associated with the Creators, who challenges Letta's beliefs and introduces her to new perspectives and the power of dreams.
The charismatic leader of Ark, driven by the desire to prevent another environmental disaster, yet his severe authoritarian measures and complex motivations create conflict.
A kind and generous master wordsmith who serves as Letta's mentor and father figure, influential in her development and understanding of their world.
368
Novel • Fiction
•
Fantasy•
Children`s LiteratureDystopian Society • Future
•
Art•
Politics & Government2014
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Middle grade
10-14 years
HL600L
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