Delirium by Lauren Oliver

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Delirium
by Lauren Oliver

Pages: 393
Release Date: February 3rd 2011
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Buy it: Amazon


Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love -- the deliria -- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the governments demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy.

But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love...



My Thoughts
Another fab dystopian book! I am so loving dystopians now. And WOW, Delirium sure was something. I loved reading each and every word. I got consumed within Lena's world, waiting and wondering what will happen next.

Lena, a young seventeen year old girl has simply ninety-five days until she gets diagnosed from the disease of amor deliria nervosa. In other words, until she gets cured from 'love' which is perceived to be a disease. And Lena, cannot wait until she does.

Lena is one great character. She is so amazing and wonderful. Okay, there were times where I just wanted to wake her up to reality so she would realise how ridiculous she sounds sometimes, But I guess that's what Oliver wants us readers to feel- A sense of urgency, thrill and irritation.

Just a few months before her operation Lena meets the down-to-earth, and oh-so-charming, Alex! And so, it's so understandable as to why Lena fell in love with a guy like him. He's funny, alluring, understanding and everything every girl would wish for!

Delirium is an awesome roller coaster of events and emotions making you want it to never end. With that killer of an ending it is truly an unforgettable read! Pandemonium, the next book in the trilogy, is one I'm greatly anticipating!

32 comments:

  1. newshadeofgreen28 May 2011 at 18:23

    I loved Delirium, I recently reviewed it too. I loved how it was a romantic dystopian. Can't say enough good things about it! ~ Jen @ A Book and a Latte

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  2. Elodie28 May 2011 at 18:45

    I'm glad ou liked this book! It is definitely one of my favorites books of this year =) ! Besides, Lauren is such an amazing person (she's the first author I've met) !!
    Great review ;)

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  3. Cliona28 May 2011 at 20:32

    I have this, and am really eager to begin reading it. Thanks for this review, it has convinced me to bump it up to near the top of my TBR pile!

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  4. Sophia28 May 2011 at 21:04

    Awesome review! Delirium looks like a really good book; I have added it to my TBR list!

    Sophia L.
    sophiayunjin at gmail dot com

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  5. Lisa Richards/alterlisa29 May 2011 at 03:34

    Awesome review. I have it in my TBR pile

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  6. Shirley29 May 2011 at 03:58

    I think I really need to read this novel!!! Every review I've read touts its strengths and ingenuity.

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  7. Mushroomz29 May 2011 at 15:31

    Wow, this certainly sounds like an interesting book even though I'm usually into fantasy and sci-fi ;)

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  8. Gigi29 May 2011 at 21:05

    I dying to read it!! Is one of those novels that everyone is talking about, I envy you -in a good way- haha cuz you already read it! I put it on my TBR pile!!

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  9. Anonymous29 May 2011 at 23:44

    Lovely review! I haven't read Delirium yet, but I have heard rather mixed things about it. Some people have loved it, some not so much. I think the premise sounds rather interesting. Imagine people thinking of love as a disease. I am rather curious though. Does Oliver mention in the book how exactly they cure you of love?

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  10. Llehn30 May 2011 at 03:18

    I got this book last week. Can't wait to dive in!

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  11. Aik30 May 2011 at 04:47

    I can't wait to read this book! Thanks for your awesome review!

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  12. kai (amaterasu)30 May 2011 at 05:07

    I've read this book but I've yet to post a review. I've heard mixed things about this book, and I'm still torn whether it was a good read or not but I did enjoy reading it! Glad you loved it :)

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  13. Wendy30 May 2011 at 07:14

    I really want to read this book, so many people told me that is really amagazing! >.<

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  14. Miss Page-Turner31 May 2011 at 09:11

    Agreed! I loooooooove Delirium and am a great supporter of this novel. I already read and re-read it because I can'T get enough of Lena and Alex. I cried like a baby in the end :'( Great review! Read it all!

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  15. The Happy Booker10 August 2011 at 04:11

    While I'm a fan of dystopians, this one fell a little flat for me. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it so much though. And I really enjoyed Lauren Oliver's other YA novel, Before I Fall, so I'm sure I'll enjoy many of her future novels.

    Donna @ The Happy Booker
    ahappybooker at gmail dot com

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  16. Aimee Renee10 August 2011 at 05:54

    This is another book I want to read, and your review only makes me want to read it more. It sounds so amazing--the sudden twist that the protagonist falls in love days before she gets the cure for love. Epic! I must read!

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  17. IdentitySeeker10 August 2011 at 07:52

    This is one of those books that I've witnessed so much of hype about, that I'm actually quite scared to read it as I fear that it will not meet my high expectations. I have a copy, but it's lying there and I'm feeling guilty for ignoring it but I don't feel brave enough to read it just yet.

    Sarah

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  18. Unknown10 August 2011 at 10:24

    There was SO much hype over this book and I had pretty high expectations that Delirium was going to be super good. In my opinion the book wasn't that great, sure it was enjoyable but there wasn't anything special about it. I found the world Lauren Oliver created hard to believe and some of the plot pieces didn't seem to go along with the story. It was just an "okay" book for me.

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  19. Nikita10 August 2011 at 12:47

    I finally own this book so I am going to read Delirium soon. I love dystopian novels and I've heard pretty good stuff about this one. Thanks for your great review. :)

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  20. Yaseena@sweetunrest10 August 2011 at 14:34

    I actually didn't like this book at all. I think i rated it 2 stars. It had such an interesting premise and then fell flat I thought in the follow through. I'm glad you liked it though. it could just be me because a lot of people did really enjoy it

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  21. _yay_10 August 2011 at 17:12

    Yet ANOTHER book there are lots of reviews to be found for. Have it on my wishlist! Loved reading your thoughts on it.

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  22. Pacey192710 August 2011 at 19:05

    I didn't get truly excited about this book until the last third. I don't know why it took me so long to get into.

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  23. Sahina10 August 2011 at 19:49

    I still can't believe I haven't read this but it sounds amazing! :) Thanks for your thoughts and ideas about it (:

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  24. Anonymous12 August 2011 at 01:17

    I know this book is on the "hot" list, but I'm not really into dystopian books. I'm still debating on reading this one.
    -Carly Waid

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  25. Unknown12 August 2011 at 04:33

    I want to read one of Oliver's books so badly! I just haven't yet for some reason.

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  26. Sarah12 August 2011 at 06:24

    This book sounds so good. I had no idea it was a series ><

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  27. Jennifer12 August 2011 at 19:17

    I am also totally loving dystopian books. What a great new genre. They are becoming my new favorites. Really liked this book.

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  28. mfay212 August 2011 at 22:47

    This book is definitely one of my favorites. I liked how "love" is a forbidden thing. And how she was fighting off falling for Alex at first. I can't wait to see what else happens in the next book!

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  29. Dani14 August 2011 at 10:35

    I was able to read Delirium thanks to NetGalley. Now it's one of mty favorites. Maybe it's one of the books I cried like A LOT.

    Thanks for the review,
    Jaz Parks

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  30. Catherine Siborutorop15 August 2011 at 09:24

    This is definitely going on top of my TBR list :)

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  31. Berenice15 August 2011 at 11:24

    I really want to read this book, amazing review :)

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  32. Unknown17 August 2011 at 01:21

    I really want to read this book also and your review is simply amazing as always!

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