"... the tender instep of her foot; of his hands lifting her hair off her neck, raising her arms, pushing her legs open so his mouth could claim every hidden part of her. It hadn't felt like dishonor. It felt like worship." Those last two sentences made me feel so happy and sad at the same moment, how can someone think something so wonderful is going to "damn her to hell". So heartbreaking.
Totally addicted to the opening segment and eager to keep reading. I just have so many questions and want to read more about Aidan and Hannah's relationship. I hated putting it down!! I also hope the story line with her sister, Becca, develops more. I like how she still visits her even when Cole forbids her (yet before she spoke so highly of Cole and his views)
You guys were all right - I am totally loving this book so far! It's really simple writing which gives you more room to really think about the political and ethical issues at hand. I knew this book was connected to Scarlet Letter but I didn't realize how straightforward that connection would be (Hannah Payne = Hester Prynne!). As a result, I was worried that because I know what happens in the Scarlet Letter, this book would try to set up an element of surprise that I already knew the answer to. Since that isn't the case (hellooooo, Aidan Dale), it still leaves me wondering what is going to happen in the book and how everything is going to turn out!
One thing about this dystopian novel: it's always creepy when this "futuristic" book really just sets up a society that has regressed to a past that we already thought we moved on from. And in this case, where abortion is the hot topic on hand (and in this age, where our next president could easily ban abortion), the issue is a little too close to home. I think this is a big reason why we're all so hooked on the story though!
Megan: totally agree about the strong paradox of feelings that shadow Hannah's situation - she talks so strongly about this feverish love she feels and you want to support her in that regard, but then you think about who Aiden Dale is and not only does it make you be like, "Gahhh! No, Hannah!" but it also makes you think about people like Aiden Dale who really exist in this world. Yikes.
Was anyone else a little upset with Aiden for putting Hannah in the position of breaking up a "happy family"? Don't get me wrong I enjoyed when they finally did get together but I was also a little disgusted with Adien given the fact he was married and the man Hannah looked up to for guidance in her religious beliefs.
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"... the tender instep of her foot; of his hands lifting her hair off her neck, raising her arms, pushing her legs open so his mouth could claim every hidden part of her. It hadn't felt like dishonor. It felt like worship." Those last two sentences made me feel so happy and sad at the same moment, how can someone think something so wonderful is going to "damn her to hell". So heartbreaking.
Totally addicted to the opening segment and eager to keep reading. I just have so many questions and want to read more about Aidan and Hannah's relationship. I hated putting it down!! I also hope the story line with her sister, Becca, develops more. I like how she still visits her even when Cole forbids her (yet before she spoke so highly of Cole and his views)
You guys were all right - I am totally loving this book so far! It's really simple writing which gives you more room to really think about the political and ethical issues at hand. I knew this book was connected to Scarlet Letter but I didn't realize how straightforward that connection would be (Hannah Payne = Hester Prynne!). As a result, I was worried that because I know what happens in the Scarlet Letter, this book would try to set up an element of surprise that I already knew the answer to. Since that isn't the case (hellooooo, Aidan Dale), it still leaves me wondering what is going to happen in the book and how everything is going to turn out!
One thing about this dystopian novel: it's always creepy when this "futuristic" book really just sets up a society that has regressed to a past that we already thought we moved on from. And in this case, where abortion is the hot topic on hand (and in this age, where our next president could easily ban abortion), the issue is a little too close to home. I think this is a big reason why we're all so hooked on the story though!
Megan: totally agree about the strong paradox of feelings that shadow Hannah's situation - she talks so strongly about this feverish love she feels and you want to support her in that regard, but then you think about who Aiden Dale is and not only does it make you be like, "Gahhh! No, Hannah!" but it also makes you think about people like Aiden Dale who really exist in this world. Yikes.
Was anyone else a little upset with Aiden for putting Hannah in the position of breaking up a "happy family"? Don't get me wrong I enjoyed when they finally did get together but I was also a little disgusted with Adien given the fact he was married and the man Hannah looked up to for guidance in her religious beliefs.
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