|  | Author: Cory Doctorow
Publisher: Tor Teen
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Rating:  142 reviews
Sales Rank: 6773
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 384
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 1.5
ISBN: 0765319853
EAN: 9780765319852
ASIN: 0765319853
Publication Date: April 29, 2008
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 Winner of the 2009 Campbell Award for best sf novel of the year June 29, 2009
Mr.JM (Chicagoland)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Cory Doctorow's "Little Brother" has won the 2009 Campbell Award for "Best Science Fiction Novel of the Year" (sharing the award with Ian MacLeod's "Song of Time").
An important book June 29, 2009
T (NC)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The book raises several interesting issues: how much freedom are you willing to sacrifice for the sake of your security? when does civil discontent become terrorism? what if department of national security is more dangerous than any terrorist group? These are very important questions for young adults to ask themselves. The subject matter definitely makes this book a very compelling read.
There are many things I like about this book. Cory Doctorow creates a very convincing atmosphere of fear and hysteria in near future San Francisco after a terrorist attack. The journey into the world of techno-geek teenagers filled with computer games, role-playing, and hacking, is a fascinating one. The book is action-packed and never boring.
On a negative side, my major complaint is about the quality of writing. I think it is a bit too simplistic and lacks depth. All characters are rather superficial and poorly developed. At the end of the day, I don't really think I know any of them well enough to care about them. This includes Marcus.
Nevertheless, it is an important book and I would recommend it to anyone interested in technology and domestic terrorism policies.
Beautifully written, scarily accurate June 28, 2009
Stephanie Baker
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book was named the best book of the year from my library. It is a scarily accurate portrayal of modern day orwellian doctrine. This book I think is geared towards highschool age readers but readers of any age will enjoy this. I couldn't put it down! I also love the remarks at the end by the xbox hacker. Very real and compelling. WORTH THE CASH!
Topical, cautionary, fun June 26, 2009
D. Marshall (Buffalo, NY United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Though I'm well over the demographic age, I found this book to be engaging and satisfying. The ties to current events are obvious; the information on tech and even its mathematical bases was neither too involved nor intrusive -- in fact, it was welcome information. I'd like to see a copy in the hands of every teen with an interest in computers, games, or coding, in hopes they'll take on board the broad issues of privacy, security, and freedom. And I'd like a *lot* of adults to read it, as well -- first, because it's an enjoyable read; second, to remind them of their own youthful enthusiasms; and third, to awaken them to some serious Constitutional issues that need to be kept in mind daily.
Important and Entertaining June 20, 2009
S. Moe (DeLand, Florida United States)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is compelling and provocative. You don't need to be a science fiction fan, all the technology in this book exists today. Little Brother is very much about today, or the very near future. It may quickly become dated, but today it is right on top of some very important issues we should all be thinking about.
I'd like to recommend it for young people, but I just can't. There are two lines that, as an adult, I find cute, sweet and nostalgic, but just cross over the line and are too graphic for young teens.
If you're over 16 this is a must read. When my wife and our friends are done reading my copy I'll be giving it to our county library. I think it is that important.
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