Feed

Feed
By M.T. Anderson
Candlewick Press, 2002. 237 pgs. Science Fiction

In a future time, where most people have computer implants called feeds in their heads, Titus and his friends escape the boredom of earth life by taking a trip to the moon. While there, Titus meets a new girl, Violet, who is different from the rest of his friends. As they begin to get to know each other, a hacker hacks into their feeds. While this ends up giving Titus more time to interact with Violet as they are in the hospital recovering, it also leads to unexpected--and tragic--results.

Anderson's futuristic novel is an excellent look at how technology impacts our lives; it gives plenty to consider as far as what our future may be. However, this may be a difficult book for those who are not true scifi fans to digest, and the slang, while necessary to demonstrate how extensively the feed has limited people's ability to think for themselves, can be overwhelming. Watch for strong language.

AE