Evaluation

The Declaration had moved me emotionally, it motivated me to learn more about science and the law. Because, I would want to know and understand what scientists today are doing, and see for myself if it is good or bad. As, this book raises a lot of political questions and ethical matters. The book was enjoyable for me, as ­it’s themes make you think of today’s society and whether we’ll turn out like that in the nearby future. It was also easy to understand, despite the terminology used.

Although, I believe the book has left out the explanation of why Mrs. Pincent is involved with the black market product of Longevity+. However that is because it leads to the next book, the sequel of The Declaration, ‘The Resistance’.  Although, I believe Anna should have been given more of a background story of her life in Grange Hall. Also, there were a few parts where the chapters didn’t flow, and a few obvious plot twists. Other than that, it was a great book that fits well into the dystopian genre.

I enjoyed the book especially because it raises the question, whether or not immortality is good or not. But, the author contends that immortality is bad throughout the novel. Longevity is seen as horrifying and evil, yet looks pure and is irresistibly tempting.  I hardly related to the characters as they were from a different time and place. Although, there were minor things I could relate or empathize to such, as starvation of the kids in the Grange Hall, the severe punishments given like those of a prison and how the ‘Legals’ had lived normal lives, travelling the world and thinking they’re better than those kids or ‘surpluses’. The book compare compares well, giving off its own unique vibe in comparison with other great dystopian genres such as Hunger Games and Divergent. Especially for one classified as a children’s book, despite its actual audience being for young adults. The Declaration has two other series along with it, the next called the Resistance and the last called the Legacy – all great books.