Elisabeth P. (BetsyP) reviewed on 7/15/2010 + 566 more book reviews

Children's Fiction: In this future, people can live forever, taking Longevity drugs. Children are not allowed, since if no one dies, and more people born, there aren't enough resouces for everyone. Children who are born outside of The Declaration, are considered "surplus," and raised in servitude, and raised to believe that they are a drain on society, and not good enough to live. Anna has lived in a "surplus hall," for as long as she can remember, and is fully doctinated to believe everything she's been told. Her goal is to be the best surplus possible, and to be "a valuable assett." Then Peter arrives and changes her life. This is an excellant book. Chilren's literature has certainly changed. Well written, and makes you think.

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