“I had to read this for school as well and i must say i didnt like it but it was very strange.It had me thinking about the future a little and how much alike it is to the book,i doubt ut will be anything like the book though.I liked how violet kept in touch with who she really is.Its ironic how her life in the end was impacted at a greater level than the others when they were the ones that thought it was the best thing ever.”
“I had to read this book for school and it stunned me, especially the writing.”
“Finished Feed. Overall, the book is worthwhile...especially for the contemporary young adult enthralled with facebook, myspace, and AIM. I too am guilty of web overindulgence BUT I definitely feel guilty about it and know that it is wrong. Everyone else doesn't seem to care. Reading Feed may cause them to think a bit about constant social networking, always being "turned-on" and "connected" with the internet, with our friends through "chat" and such. The work seems to be set in the future, but it definitely rings true for today...which I suppose is the point of satire! The characters are quite interesting, if not unfortunately flat. I guess thats a point Anderson is making...the world in which they live has deterred their growth into individuals, eliminated personality. They are the mindless consumers we as Americans are becoming. The reality is tragic, and Anderson is not afraid to reveal to us this depressing truth. Though I would eliminate some of the frequent cursing, Anderson has successfully furnished a piece that can be enlightening to the younger reader. I would recommend this novel to the young adult, as well as to those more advanced readers who desire a break from lofty prose and want to be refreshed by an intriguing idea.”
“I'm in the midst of reading Feed...and I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed. The concept is brilliant...the idea is something that could truly be extended into an amazing work. Anderson takes this amazing idea, however, and then brings it down with really basic language and a relatively cliche plot line. I know it's young adult...and I definitely see how his writing style is meant to be for the young adult reader--which is all good and well. But. This is a concept that could have been used for a truly complex, mind-altering adult novel. I feel that now another author can't really use the computer-chip-in-head model and apply it to a more advanced work, because Anderson already worked the model into Feed. Perhaps, when I complete the work, I will feel differently. But right now, about 1/2way through, I merely see a fabulous alternate Earth, a great setting, an intriguing idea...sort of wasted.”
“I finished it today.Wow.Just....Wow.One of the most thought-provoking books I've ever read.”
“I just started this book today, and so far I love it.It's rather disturbing and absolutely hilarious.It really does make you think,t hough.”
“I found the language disturbing, but had my teen read it anyway because the message was so good. I loved the author's comment that this was not about the future, but an allegory about now.”
