Dystopian Society discussion

At an exclusive school somewhere outside of Arlington, Virginia, students aren't taught history, geography, or mathematics--at least not in the usual ways. Instead, they are taught to persuade. Here the art of coercion has been raised to a science. Students harness the hidden power of language to manipulate the mind and learn to break down individuals by psychographic markers in order to take control of their thoughts. The very best will graduate as "poets", adept wielders of language who belong to a nameless organization that is as influential as it is secretive.

About 1/3 of the way in, and wow! It's starting to make sense.

Anyone else reading this?

It sounds like a great read and have put it on my want list.

I just finished this book... I am in love with this book! It took me on a mental roller coaster ride, which is the types of books I love. You never know when a twist will hit until you are right on top of it.

Wow - finished last night and I agree with Barbara - I am also in love with this book! So glad to be introduced to the author (and now another of his books, Jennifer Government is one of the poll choices for Modern read for 2/17).

Twists galore. I never saw what was coming and although it was violent in parts I still liked all the characters. Even though it was a bit convoluted and jumped about a bit, I was able to understand and keep up. Never went "huh?".

I agree! I will read Jennifer Government even if the poll doesn't select it.
I agree that it jumped a bit, but never in a way that confused me. I love all the characters, but there were times I was yelling at them and hated them