Delirium

Delirium

3.9 (15 ratings)
Feb 7, 2012 · English · Paperback (441 pages)
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Book Details

Format Paperback
Pages 441
Language English
Published Feb 7, 2012
Publisher HarperCollins
ISBN-10 0061726834
ISBN-13 9780061726835

Description

In a hauntingly reimagined version of the United States, love is considered a devastating disease. The government enforces strict regulations to eradicate this intense emotion, forcing citizens to undergo a procedure that wipes out their capacity to feel love. Amidst this chilling backdrop, the protagonist finds herself on the cusp of her scheduled treatment, a moment that is supposed to bring her relief but instead ignites a turmoil within her.

As she grapples with the impending loss of her ability to love, she encounters someone who challenges the very foundations of her society. This relationship ignites emotions she never knew she had, drawing her into a world filled with passion and danger. The struggle between duty and desire becomes a central theme, as she risks everything to experience the joy and pain that love brings.

With rich character development and poetic storytelling, this narrative delves deep into the concept of identity and the human experience. It raises poignant questions about freedom, connection, and what it truly means to love in a world where such feelings are considered a plague. As the protagonist navigates a landscape fraught with obstacles, readers are taken on an emotional journey that resonates well beyond the pages.

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Science Fiction

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Al principio puede que cueste un poco cogerle pero engancha mucho y merece muchisimo la pena yo que no me esperaba gran cosa he acabado encantada con el libro y totalmente enamorada de Alex y de la historia de amor de la OTP ♥♥♥

August 13th 2025

2.6 sad ending and know I know for definite that I don't like dystopia at all.

June 25th 2023

Don't remember much except for the concept

April 19th 2016
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