Hallo,
ich habe ein Review zu dem Buch ‚Among the Hidden‘ geschrieben (Schule). Ich würde mich freuen, wenn ihr mir Feedback dazu geben könntet und mich auf Fehler jeglicher Art hinweisen könntet.
Imagine you were born in a society where your existance is a crime forcing you to hide your whole life. This is exactly what Luke Garner, one of the protagonists from the dystopian novel „Among the Hidden“ by Margaret Peterson Haddix is experiencing. Haddix is a popular author living in the United States and also known for books like „Running out of Time“ or „Greystone secretes“. In the novel, due to food shortages in the past, the government implemented a law limiting families to only two children. The story follows the life of Luke, a third child who must hide from the government to avoid being killed. In a thrilling way, the reader comes the characters closer and closer along the story. Considering the fact that the Chinese government had implemented a similar law with its „one-child policy“ which ended in 2016, the breathtaking story feels even more fascinating. Combined with an excellent choice of characters with very unique personalities it was a pleasure reading „Among the Hidden“.
The novel begins by introducing the protagonist, Luke Garner. Luke is forced to remain hidden in his family's attic, as he is not allowed to attend school or leave the house. One day, Luke meets Jen, another third child, and they become friends. He learns about the different ways that third children are punished and the risks involved in fighting for their rights. The book reaches its climax when Luke learns about Jen’s brutal death after she protested in public for the rights of third children. At the end of the book Luke gets the chance to receive a new identity enabling him to find ways to change society and create a place for Shadow Children just as Jen wanted.
One of the strengths of the book is its exploration of government regulations and their impact on society. This raises important questions about government control and the value of individuality. The author does an excellent job of showing the consequences of such regulations and the impact they have on people's lives. Another strength of the book is its portrayal of family relationships. Luke's relationship with his family is central to the story, and the book explores the importance of family in a society that seeks to control and limit it. Haddix shows how Luke's family is willing to risk everything to protect and support him, despite the dangers they face.
The conveyed feeling the story is not far in the future and many plots and twists make it even more interesting and give the reader new appreciation for his own world after ‚visiting‘ Luke‘s.
Overall, the book is a great choice for those who enjoy dystopian fiction and are interested in a sustainable world.
The book is definitely worth reading and I recommend it for all ages.
LG
This question was asked for T.H.