Finn, a seventeen-year-old prisoner, has no memory of his childhood and is sure that he came from Outside Incarceron. Incarceron is a prison so vast that it contains not only cells, but also metal forests, dilapidated cities, and vast wilderness. Publication Date: January 2010 / May 2007 Publisher: Dial (US) / Hodder Children’s Books (UK)
There's a dark sophistication to it that sets it apart and makes it a delicious read.Genre: Dystopia, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult "An imaginative adventure unlike any other. Like the finest chocolate, a rich confection of darkness, subtlety and depth, bittersweet and absolutely satisfying."- Kirkus Reviews "A far-future thriller combines riveting adventure and masterful world-building with profound undertones. "By delving into the philosophy of imprisonment and the development of society discussing how history informs the present and exploring self-awareness and sentience in nonhuman characters, Incarceron becomes something of a tour de force."- School Library Journal "Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy."- Publishers Weekly Elegant, gritty, often surprising."- The Horn Book "Fisher's dystopic future, in which technology and decay coexist in a dazzling kaleidoscope of images and time periods, is brilliantly realized. With some well-timed shocking twists and a killer ending, this is a must have."- Booklist "Fisher's characters are emotionally resonant, flawed, determined, and plagued by metaphysical questions. "TOP PICK! Readers will be left anxiously awaiting a sequel."- Romantic Times
Complex and inventive with numerous and rewarding mysteries."- The San Francisco Examiner "Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy. "Fisher creates a world of danger and suspense that will keep readers ensnared."- BookPage
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