Incarceron

Fisher, Catherine

ISBN 10: 0307707075 ISBN 13: 9780307707079

Publisher: Listening Library, 2010

Synopsis

Believing he comes from the world outside his vast prison where inmates survive in dilapidated cities and metal forests, 17-year-old Finn dreams of escaping when he finds a crystal key that allows him to communicate with a girl who believes she can help him escape. Simultaneous.

About this title

Review:

Fisher creates a world of danger and suspense that will keep readers ensnared. BookPage

Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy Complex and inventive with numerous and rewarding mysteries. The San Francisco Examiner

TOP PICK! Readers will be left anxiously awaiting a sequel. Romantic Times

Fisher s characters are emotionally resonant, flawed, determined, and plagued by metaphysical questions... With some well-timed shocking twists and a killer ending, this is a must have. Booklist

Fisher s dystopic future, in which technology and decay coexist in a dazzling kaleidoscope of images and time periods, is brilliantly realized Elegant, gritty, often surprising. The Horn Book

Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy. Publishers Weekly

By delving into the philosophy of imprisonment and the development of society; discussing how history informs the present; and exploring self-awareness and sentience in nonhuman characters, Incarceron becomes something of a tour de force. School Library Journal

A far-future thriller combines riveting adventure and masterful world-building with profound undertones Like the finest chocolate, a rich confection of darkness, subtlety and depth, bittersweet and absolutely satisfying. Kirkus Reviews

An imaginative adventure unlike any other. There's a dark sophistication to it that sets it apart and makes it a delicious read. Deseret News

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"Fisher creates a world of danger and suspense that will keep readers ensnared."-BookPage

"Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy... Complex and inventive with numerous and rewarding mysteries."-The San Francisco Examiner

"TOP PICK! Readers will be left anxiously awaiting a sequel."-Romantic Times

"Fisher's characters are emotionally resonant, flawed, determined, and plagued by metaphysical questions... With some well-timed shocking twists and a killer ending, this is a must have."-Booklist

"Fisher's dystopic future, in which technology and decay coexist in a dazzling kaleidoscope of images and time periods, is brilliantly realized... Elegant, gritty, often surprising."-The Horn Book

"Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy."-Publishers Weekly

"By delving into the philosophy of imprisonment and the development of society; discussing how history informs the present; and exploring self-awareness and sentience in nonhuman characters, Incarceron becomes something of a tour de force."-School Library Journal

"A far-future thriller combines riveting adventure and masterful world-building with profound undertones... Like the finest chocolate, a rich confection of darkness, subtlety and depth, bittersweet and absolutely satisfying."-Kirkus Reviews

"An imaginative adventure unlike any other. There's a dark sophistication to it that sets it apart and makes it a delicious read."-Deseret News

Book Description:

Dark, powerful and compelling, from the award-winning author of the Oracle.

About this edition

• Publisher: Listening Library
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0307707075
• ISBN 13: 9780307707079
• Binding: Audio CD