Re: Newest Newbery winner - opinions?

[Ruth Spiaggi <ras@LIS.PITT.EDU>]

it is more science fiction than realistic.  There is much food for
discussion about how life might be in the future, however.  It is very
interesting reading in its own right but personally, I dont't think it
holds a candle to Number the Stars. Just a personal preference!  It is of
the mind set that everyone will have a job and will be selected early on
for his life's work and trained only for that function, no feelings, just
do as the plan says.  As I said, I can see good discussion coming from
this book.  It does have some interesting points to make.  By all means,
get a copy and read it!