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| Author | Ally Condie |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Matched trilogy |
| Genre | Dystopian |
| Publisher | Dutton Juvenile |
Publication date | November 30, 2010 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback Or Paperback) |
| Pages | 366 |
| ISBN | 9780142419779 |
| OCLC | 712116974 |
| LC Class | PZ7.C7586 Mat 2010 |
| Followed by | Crossed |
Matched, by Ally Condie, is the first novel in the Matched trilogy. The novel is a dystopian young adult novel about a tightly controlled society in which young people are "matched" with their life partners at the age of 17. The main character is 17-year-old Cassia Reyes, who is Matched with her best friend, Xander Carrow. However, when viewing the information for her Match, the picture of another young man Ky Markham, an acquaintance outcast at her school, is flashed across the screen. As Cassia attempts to figure out the source of the mishap, she finds herself conflicted about whether her Match is appropriate for her–and whether the Society is all that it seems to be. This book is followed by Crossed and Reached.
Condie was inspired to write the novel after chaperoning a high school dance and considering what would happen if the government devised a perfect algorithm for matching people into romantic pairs. After its release, the book received largely positive reviews and reached The New York Times bestseller list in 2010. The novel explores young adult themes such as control, courtship, rebellion, and agency, which are strengthened by her poetic writing style and frequent references to poems. Disney optioned and began early production of the Matched trilogy films in 2010, but no further development has been reported.