Lauren Oliver was previously an editorial assistant at a publishing house in New York. A graduate of the University of Chicago and the MFA program at New York University, she is now a full-time writer and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
'Lauren Oliver is the rising star of young adult fiction... [Delirium] deftly conjures up a recognisably dystopian parallel to our own world, as convincingly terrifying as the North America of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale.' -- Sunday Times 'The transformation of Lena's character from start to finish is amazing, and Oliver's words really tug at your heartstrings. Highly recommended.' -- Press Association 'Hugely compelling and addictive, this has massive commercial potential.' -- Bookseller's Choice, The Bookseller 'Amazing, unputdownable!' -- Grazia 'An original and fast-moving read from a very talented writer.' -- Sun 'A dystopian Romeo and Juliet story that deserves to be as massive as Twilight.' -- Stylist 'A beautifully written and wonderfully addictive book that fans of Margaret Atwood will devour.' -- Best 'Lauren Oliver's Before I Fall was one of Bella's favourite books of last year and this follow-up doesn't disappoint.' -- Bella 'This has to be one of the most original fiction concepts for a long time... Brilliantly constructed... will leave you with your heart in your mouth... It will stir up the emotions that remind you why you bother with love at all.' -- News of the World 'Delightfully easy to read, fabulously realised with depth and understanding, the characters run across the page like pixies. No wonder it has already been optioned for a movie.' -- MX 'A gripping read with a dose of horror and the tension of a coming apocalypse. Oliver is an astute observer of human behaviour.' -- Burnie Advocate 20110219 'Speculative rather than science fiction, Deliriumhas plenty to satisfy its target young-adult audience: a coming-of-age narrative, universal experience of first love and a focus on the value of true friendship. But older readers who enjoyed adult novels such asMargaret Atwood's futuristic The Handmaid's Tale will also discover much to like.' -- Herald Sun Melbourne 20110219 'Lauren Oliver has created an incredibly believable alternate reality. This isn't a romance: there are no long gazes into the sunset nor is there any hand-holding. But Lena's foray into this dangerous world will have readers hooked right to the powerfulending, which leaves so many questions unanswered. I just hope there is a sequel to this brilliant book.' -- Good Reading 20110219 'Prepare to pull a sickie and be rooted to your chair with one of the most addictive books we've come across in ages... A recklessly romantic, smart, poignant and tense read from one of the most exciting writers around... Clever, moving and incredibly addictive.' -- Heat 20110219 'A dystopian Romeo and Juliet ... Lauren Oliver's futuristic vision, set in an alternate but recognisable America, is chillingly realised.' -- Marie Claire 20110219 'The setting for this clever, imaginative novel is a society in which love is treated as a disease... With a pacy, absorbing plot and a cast of engaging characters to revel in, Delirium also raises all manner of talking points: relationships, the role of the family, state intervention, friendship, loyalty, individual freedom. The movie must surely be just around the corner.' -- Daily Mail 20110219 'Finished reading Lauren Oliver's book Delirium. A beautiful read. Can't stop thinking about it.' -- Fearne Cotton 20110219 'For proper, spellbinding immersion pick up a copy of Delirium.' -- Herald Summer Reads 20110219 'This thought-provoking novel, the first in a new trilogy, will have you gripped from start to finish. But be warned: the cliffhanger will leave you desperate for the next instalment.' -- Sun 20110219 'Part The Handmaid's Tale, part Twilight, we're addicted.' -- Fabulous magazine 20110219
Gr 7 Up-In 17-year-old Lena's America, science has conquered the most pernicious disease of all-love. Also gone are laughter, dancing, and the appreciation of beauty. Lena is looking forward to being cured of her troublesome feelings until she meets a boy with golden eyes and hair the color of autumn. Audio version available from Audible.com. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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