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Little Brother

Doctorow, Cory (Book - 2008)
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After being interrogated for days by the Department of Homeland Security in the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on San Francisco, California, seventeen-year-old Marcus, released into what is now a police state, decides to use his expertise in computer hacking to set things right.

Publisher: New York, NY - Tor Teen
Pages: 382
Edition: 1st ed
ISBN: 0765319853, 9780765319852
Language: English
Notes: "A Tom Doherty Associates Book."
Statement of responsibility: Cory Doctorow
Physical description: 382 p. ; 22 cm
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Nov 18, 2011
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I really liked this book, it had many components that many readers can connect to. Very interesting main character, good plot line (even if a little unoriginal), good side goals in this book, and an overall great read.

Nov 17, 2011
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I like the attitude of the character. It makes the teenage reader more reliable and relate to the character while reading. :)

Oct 19, 2011
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I've been thinking over what to say about this book for a long time, and now I've finally think I've figured it out. When I first picked up this book a few months ago I was really looking forward to it, but as time passed and I began reading, I was slowly disappointed. The story is pretty cheap when you really think about it, some kid trying to fight back against the Department of Homeland Security? Really? Yeah sure he was held for a week and questioned, but still I never really felt like he was doing the right thing. Also I really didn't like the main character, he was a loser, big time. I mean there was this one part where he actually says he likes getting drunk, and then there was that little party he went to where he did drugs, and he also went to some rave, and to top it all off he pretty much had sex in one part. I didn't feel like I wanted the main character to win in the end because of how immoral he was. It's one thing if a character goes to some party in a book that's a bit questionable, but another thing if he goes on about how he like getting drunk, does drugs and has sex, I can't stand a character like that. Overall out of the 13 chapters of this 21 chapter book, I really didn't like what I read. It was pointless in my opinion, he did stupid things, and I felt like he really didn't deserve to win if he ever did in the end. I can't say I would recommend this to anyone, but I would say it's not one to go pick up right away. Weather I'll get another book by this author, I'm not sure, but after reading this one, I don't really have much confidence in other work of his. It may sound like this was the worst book I've ever read, but nothing can beat the depressing, colorless, grim as heck book called "The Giver". This was not a good experience reading this book, and I wish I had stopped earlier. Little Brother is a 2/10 from me.

Sep 24, 2011
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This title is also available online free from the author in several different formats: http://craphound.com/littlebrother/download/

Sep 18, 2011
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Think 1984, same themes, messages, ideas, and hero. Now place them in modern day California. 3p1c

Aug 29, 2011
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My favorite book of all time. I ouldn't wait for my next opportunity to pick it up and keep reading! :D I'd recommend it to anyonte in seventh grade or above! Little Brother is amazzziiiinnnnggg!

Aug 28, 2011
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This book was great. Exactly what I needed to get away from all those awful vampire books..

Aug 19, 2011
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Good book about national security and how computer programs can be used for good/evil (depending on your perspective). There are a few explanations of how computer hardware and software work that I glossed over - others may understand. It seems a bit far-fetched to me that a minor would be treated as the main character was.

May 27, 2011
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I think this bokk is suitable for teens thirteen years or older.

May 09, 2011
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Not my kind of book

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Sep 22, 2011
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TheBigMan thinks this title is suitable for 15 years and over

Mar 11, 2011
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Jvorstenbosch thinks this title is suitable for 16 years and over

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Jan 21, 2009
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Marcus is a likable if undeniably cocky hero — he hacks cellphones, sasses clueless authority figures and quotes the Declaration of Independence from memory. That cockiness gets scuffed a little in the disaster, and both the story and Marcus himself acquire grit and interest as a result. The fear and humiliation he experiences in interrogation are vividly detailed, and after­ward Marcus takes a principled stand that leads him into an ingenious program of resistance and civil rights activism.

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Sep 22, 2011
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Sexual Content: First book I've read in which a character has sex. Also there is sexual dialog as well.

Mar 11, 2011
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Sexual Content: It gets a bit, steamy if ya know what i mean, nearer the end.

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Jan 21, 2009
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“My technology was working for me, serving me, protecting me. It wasn’t spying on me. This is why I loved technology: if you used it right, it could give you power and privacy.”

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Mar 11, 2009
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