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The Inferior
The Inferior
Author: Peadar O. Guilin
ISBN-13: 9780385737173
ISBN-10: 0385737173
Publication Date: 10/11/2011
Pages: 464
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
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5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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GeniusJen avatar reviewed The Inferior on + 5322 more book reviews
Reviewed by Karin Librarian for TeensReadToo.com

Stopmouth isn't the most respected hunter in the village, but he is the fastest. His speed makes him a valuable member of any hunting team because every team must come back with flesh. Lives depend on it. The consequences of a failed hunt don't just mean the possibility of starvation.

In Stopmouth's world, if there isn't enough flesh, members of the Tribe must volunteer to sustain their neighbors. If there aren't enough volunteers, the Tribe leaders choose people for this "honor." Stopmouth lives in a brutal world.

Life becomes very complicated for Stopmouth when a beautiful woman named Indrani comes into his life. She was piloting one of the Globes that fly through the sky when she was attacked by a fellow pilot and forced to crash in the village. Indrani speaks a different language and is feared by most people in the Tribe. Only Stopmouth gets to know her and attempts to communicate with her.

After a great betrayal, Stopmouth is forced to run away and leave the home he's always known, forfeiting his membership in the Tribe. He takes Indrani with him and together they face many dangers on their journey to safety.

Stopmouth learns a lot about his world and finds out things aren't what they seem at all. He is forced to make difficult decisions that affect him, Indrani, and his entire world.

THE INFERIOR is a fascinating story. Stopmouth is a wonderful character and it is great to see him grow throughout the story. He goes from an insecure young boy to a respected and skilled leader.

There could easily be a sequel to THE INFERIOR, but at the date of this post, there hasn't been any definitive word of one being planned.
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This book didn't work out for me. I spent the first 4 or 5 chapters completely confused. I didn't know who was who or really what was happening in the story. I didn't finish, and I don't know if I will try to read it again.