Age: High School

Unlike many dystopian novels published after Feed, Anderson presents a character-driven, cerebral adventure into the mind of a brainwashed--and brain-controlled--teenage boy. If you're looking for a fast-paced, attention-grabbing plot, look elsewhere. But if you seek a glimpse into a corporate controlled, dumb-down, consumer-driven future and all of its implications on society, then read on!

Spoiler

It felt like the book ended before the real meat of the story was revealed. As most of the American population under Feed control are losing hair and slowly decaying and the main female character gradually dies from a malfunction between the Feed and her brain, the reader is left with more questions than answers--and no sequel to finish the story. Best read for class and with a chance to delve into the issues presented that are becoming far too close to reality.

Word of caution for the audiobook: The narrator's voice matches the character he is portraying. He is privileged, whiny, and sounds like a bro. It 100% works, but it is rather grating--especially if you are listening to it at faster speed. Also, there are fake ads throughout the audiobook that are insane. Once again, perfect for the dystopian story but they are loud, obnoxious, stupid, and made me cry for the future. Think Idiocracy.