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Mar 17, 2017
Little Brother, written by Cory Doctorow is an amazing insightful book, that is hugely inspired by the book 1984 written by George Orwell, with the idea of a controlling force (Big Brother). However, even though 1984 is a fantastic and suspense-filled story, Little Brother, is more directed for our modern millennials, with technology based on our generation and modern day global crises. With the concept of freedom over safety, and political fear against social fear, this book is a great read for anyone who likes to question the morals of society. The main character is a tech savvy and resourceful 17 year old boy by the name Marcus Yallow. He starts off being a very relatable and interesting character. When he comes face to face with the government's idea of safety and privacy against his own opinion, he develops a strong and passionate sentiment for his rights as an American. Furthermore, the reason this book is one you won’t forget, is that it shows it doesn't matter how old you are, what your gender is or how high your level of knowledge is, we can all do remarkable things to fight for equality. In this case, one seventeen year old boy with a couple of friends and technology by his side, decides to do the impossible, overthrow the government. - @Because_Logic of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library