Book Recommendations: The Office of Mercy

The Office of Mercy, by Ariel Djanikian, is a book a read quite a while ago. The premise is that there is a post apocalyptic society, called America 5, that is controlling is civilians to do what the selfish leaders say. The office of mercy is a department within America 5 that deals with outsiders who don't live up to the standards of society. A girl named Natasha, who works in the Office of Mercy, is getting fed up with the office's actions. She starts a rebellion to save the outsiders and forms unbelievable relationships with the outsiders. I really enjoyed reading this book and imagining what i would do in such a society, or what my role would be. I would probably be neutral and watch as the action progressed. Below  is a picture of the cover of the book; analyzing it deeper,  i see the helmet with the glass visor broken. This is an element of foreshadowing in the book. THis busted helmet also symbolizes how the outdoors are seen as unsafe in the book. The citizens of America 5 see the outdoors as being dirty, and fille with disease, so when Natasha wishes to go outside, she is seen as being a bit strange.

Analysis: Light

As I read this book and it draws to a close, i can analyze the authors thoughts and the flow of the story better than ever before. I have no idea if Michael Grant knew everything that was going to happen in  this six part series when he first started writing, but i do know that he wrote it impeccibly. THe flow of ideas and the twists and turns throughout the plot make you want to keep reading forever. its like there isnt a good place to stop, except at the very end. These books have kept my attention for nearly three years now and it will be hard to say goodbye to the kids in Perdido Beach, but at least ill know they're safe.

Characters: Light

Because there are so many different characters in the book, Light, by Michael Grant, it is so hard to pick just one to describe. The book follows multiple different story lines, showing many growths in characterization. It is sometimes hard to remember who's who in such a situation. For instance, two very similar characters, Brianna and Brittney, are on opposite sides of the conflict, but have very similar personalities. Both are young girls trying to survive in the FAYZ, with their extraordinary powers. The two girls hate each other with a deep passion, and end up nearly killing each other. The one thing about Brittney that stands out is that she is not always herself. She has an 'alter-ego' in a sense, named Drake, only that Drake was once a real person too. Due to radioactive issues from a nuclear power plant, the two were fused together and switch realities periodically. Neither of them enjoy the switching because hey cant control it, and it always seems to come at the worst times; in a battle while talking or doing something else important. Brianna often says she hates Drake even more than Brittney because Drake is crueler. He serves Gaia as a warrior, whereas Brittney serves as a messenger. The relationship between these three characters has been growing throughout the book and will continue to grow.

Theme & Summary: Light

The Book Light By Michael Grant is truly a great read. I have truly enjoyed reading this amazing series and the end to that series: Light. The Premise is that there has been a nuclear accident at the nearby power plant that created a dome with a 10 mile radius in every direction around the town of Perdido Beach, California. The dome is and impenetrable translucent martial that shocks you if you touch it.  Needless to say, the people inside are stuck. To make matters worse, all humans over the age of 15 have disappeared and are outside the dome. As a series of catastrophic events unfolds, heroes must rise and become leaders to help all the kids within the dome, which the characters have named the "FAYZ" or "Fallout Alley Youth Zone". In the book, the author basically tells that reader that struggles, no matter how catastrophic can always be overcome with bravey and synergism. In the end, all the survivors make it out of the FAYZ alive and great rejoice is had. Everyone is very excited and happy that the past is behind them and they can start a new life safe from  the evils they have escaped from within the dome. People are reunited with their families and those families whose children didnt survive are in remorse. It is a very predictable ending, but it is exactly what the reader wants to hear, and a great end to a great story.