Book: Candor by Pam Bachorz
Rating: 4 Stars
Release date: September 22, 2009
Oscar Banks has everything under control. In a town where his father brainwashes everyone, he’s found a way to secretly fight the subliminal Messages. He’s got them all fooled: Oscar’s the top student and the best-behaved teen in town. Nobody knows he’s made his own Messages
to deprogram his brain. Oscar has even found a way to get rich. For a hefty price, he helps new kids escape Candor, Florida before they’re transformed into cookie-cutter teens. But then Nia Silva moves to Candor, and Oscar’s carefully-controlled world crumbles.
Candor was a very different book. I have to admit that I have never read anything like it before. The whole plot was just so unique and Candor sounds like such a horrible place to live but a wonderful place to read about. =]
My one complaint about Candor is that it took me a while to really get into the story. It’s a small complaint but something that sometimes makes others give up and with this one, don’t do that. Once I got into the story it was really hard to put down. I just had to know what was going to happen with Oscar and Nia. And in the end, it was totally worth it. I was so glad I didn’t give up because I ended up loving the book.
Oh and the ending was just so unexpected. I was shocked and I really hope there is going to be sequel. I know that would be one book I bought as soon as it hit the shelves.
Overall, Candor really was just that good and my favorite thing was that it was such a unique story. I can’t wait for more from Pam Bachorz and if you haven’t read Candor, add it to your list. Oh and one other thing about the book is that I think guys will love it. I don’t think that about many books that I read but I do about this one so if you have a brother or guy friend, tell them to read Candor! =]
I totally agree with the fact that a guy could easily enjoy this book too!
I can’t wait to see what Pam Bachorz writes next either! 🙂
Interesting! sounds like it has a bit of a stepford wives vibe.
Can’t wait to read this one!
Great review! I felt the same way about Candor and am definitely rooting for a sequel!(:
Thats good to hear that boys could like it too. I find lots of good books for my girl students. Much hard for the boys. Thanks for the review.
Haven’t read this one, but I’ve heard great things. It’s definitely on my wish-list. Great review! 🙂
I would read a sequel to this. It wasn’t my favorite ever but it was worth reading