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Incarceron is a prison unlike any other: Its inmates live not only in cells, but also in metal forests, dilapidated cities, and unbounded wilderness. The prison has been sealed for centuries, and only one man, legend says, has ever escaped. Finn, a seventeen-year-old prisoner, can’t remember his childhood and believes he came from Outside Incarceron. He’s going to escape, even though most inmates don’t believe that Outside even exists. And then Finn finds a crystal key and through it, a girl named Claudia. Claudia claims to live Outside—her father is the Warden of Incarceron and she’s doomed to an arranged marriage. If she helps Finn escape, she will need his help in return. But they don’t realize that there is more to Incarceron than meets the eye. Escape will take their greatest courage and cost far more than they know. Because Incarceron is alive.
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"I loved this book, I truly did, but I just cannot give a full 5 star rating, that's probably because somewhere near the end, Fisher lost her way or something, things just didn't add up, I blamed on the young-adultness and let it pass, I'll be sure to read the next book."
— Jasmine (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy…Complex and inventive with numerous and rewarding mysteries.”
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“Fisher scores a resounding success in this beautifully imagined science fantasy.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“By delving into the philosophy of imprisonment and the development of society; discussing how history informs the present; and exploring self-awareness and sentience in nonhuman characters, Incarceron becomes something of a tour de force.”
— School Library Journal -
“A far-future thriller combines riveting adventure and masterful world-building with profound undertones…Like the finest chocolate, a rich confection of darkness, subtlety and depth, bittersweet and absolutely satisfying.”
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“Fisher’s characters are emotionally resonant, flawed, determined, and plagued by metaphysical questions…With some well-timed shocking twists and a killer ending, this is a must have.”
— Booklist -
“Fisher creates a world of danger and suspense that will keep readers ensnared.”
— BookPage -
“Fisher’s dystopic future, in which technology and decay coexist in a dazzling kaleidoscope of images and time periods, is brilliantly realized…Elegant, gritty, often surprising.”
— Horn Book
Awards
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A 2010 Publishers Weekly Best Book: Children's Fiction
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A New York Times bestseller
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A 2011 Mythopoeic Award Nominee for Children's Literature
Incarceron Listener Reviews
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" I tried liking this book, I really did. The idea of a steampunk/regency era was cool at first, but I had a hard time trying to understand the whole premise of it. "
— sophie, 2/1/2014 -
" This is an awesome book...especially if u like enchanted fairy/mythical creature type books! "
— Vienna, 1/26/2014 -
" It is absolutely fantastic! Can't wait to finish and review!!! "
— Juliana, 1/23/2014 -
" I tried to read this book (read 1st 100 pages) and it just didn't grab me! It reminded me a little of Dean Koontz's 77 Shadow St which I struggled with as well. "
— Johnna, 1/12/2014 -
" The worldbuilding in this book is different in a refreshing way, but the quick switches between characters made this a particularly difficult audiobook. The narrator also switched between an American accent for the telling and british accents for the characters, which was quite jarring. "
— Leah, 12/31/2013 -
" It's not that this novel isn't great. It's more like the author prolonged the story making it less and less exciting. "
— Dylan, 12/24/2013 -
" Great young adult adventure. Easy to read. Easy to follow. Most importantly: I cared about the characters. I highly recommend it to anyone who read and like Hunger Games, or Maze Runner. "
— Jennifer, 12/19/2013 -
" I loved it until the ending. Then I was like "What????" "
— Cerrah, 12/16/2013 -
" The world is FANTASTIC, but the characters are less compelling. "
— Zoelyn, 12/15/2013 -
" Just good enough to keep me reading. I wanted to know what was going to happen - which makes me frustrated that it ends with a To Be Continued. I don't actually want to read the second one, I just want to know how it turns out. "
— Jarrod, 9/9/2013 -
" Good read. The characters are distinct and the landscape is very well put together. "
— Debbie, 7/27/2013 -
" very different but interesting "
— Jessica, 7/10/2013 -
" I hate this book. Still reading it, but only because I'm nearly halfway through and it's for book club. "
— Leah, 7/1/2013 -
" A lot of things to fallow. A good story just hard to imagine. "
— Melissa, 3/25/2013 -
" I found this book hard to enjoy In the beginning. It was just hard to follow and I often didn't know what going on, it was actually like that throughout the novel, I found myself having to reread certain parts just so I could understand what was happening. "
— Kat, 7/15/2012 -
" I constantly recommend this book to someone looking for something new. Loved this book ( and it's sequel) from beginning to end, and loved the twist in the first novel "
— Amy, 12/20/2011 -
" A hearty "meh". "
— Sarah, 10/25/2011 -
" Quite predictable, but with some interesting concepts. And the romance was pretty much completely avoided, which was a welcomed change, in comparison with most of the YA books I read lately. But the development of the plot was predictable. I would not mind to read on. "
— vorbore, 8/24/2011 -
" You just get sucked in... "
— Amy, 7/23/2011 -
" I found this book hard to get into, interesting in the middle and then disappointing in the end. I think it could make a great movie, I would just change the end a little! "
— Cheri, 6/29/2011 -
" Kinda confusing, but a really great, well set up book once you understand it. "
— Cassidy, 6/29/2011 -
" It was okay. There's a sequel, which I do want to read, but I'm not running out to get it like with the sequel to The Hunger Games.<br/><br/>Somewhat predictable, but I can forgive that. <br/><br/>I was hoping for science fiction and I felt this bordered somewhat on fantasy at times. "
— Adrienne, 6/27/2011 -
" this book is waaay confusing at the beginning,but the ending is worth reading. "
— Lilly, 6/24/2011 -
" This book really confused me. I couldn't tell wether or not I liked it. It was very different from anything else I'd read, not just the plot but in the way it was written. It's a very unique book. It was fun and I finally decided that I really liked it. "
— Emily, 6/24/2011 -
" This book was recommended by several people on the Robin McKinley blog and it was quite good. "
— E, 6/22/2011 -
" I liked it. I just found Finn very boring, but I liked the other characters. "
— Musi, 6/22/2011 -
" It took me about 70 pages to get into the story, but after that I was hooked. I finished books one and two in about 24 hours. "
— Alisha, 6/21/2011
About Catherine Fisher
Catherine Fisher is the New York Times bestselling author of Incarceron. She is “one of today’s best fantasy writers,” according to the London Independent. An acclaimed novelist and poet, she has written many fantasy books for young people, including The Oracle Prophecy series.
About Kim Mai Guest
Kim Mai Guest is an award-winning voice actor for audiobooks and video games. She can also be heard on television shows, such as G.I. Joe: Renegades, Batman: the Brave and the Bold, and Avatar, and in movies such asChill Out Scooby Doo and Dead Space: Aftermath. Her video game work includes Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, and The Lord of the Rings.