Delirium (Delirium Trilogy 1)

From the bestselling author of Panic, now a major Amazon Prime series

By: Lauren Oliver

Narrated by: Sarah Drew

They say that the cure for love will make me happy and safe forever. And I've always believed them.

Until now.

Now everything has changed. Now, I'd rather be infected with love for the tiniest sliver of a second than live a hundred years suffocated by a lie.

There was a time when love was the most important thing in the world. People would go to the end of the earth to find it. They would tell lies for it. Even kill for it.

Then, at last, they found the cure.

(P)2012 HarperCollins Audio©2011 Lauren Oliver

Critic reviews

Lauren Oliver is the rising star of young adult fiction... [DELIRIUM] deftly conjures up a recognisably dystopian parallel to our own world, as convincingly terrifying as the North America of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale.

Prepare to pull a sickie and be rooted to your chair with one of the most addictive books we've come across in ages . . . A recklessly romantic, smart, poignant and tense read from one of the most exciting writers around . . . Clever, moving and incredibly addictive.

An original and fast-moving read from a very talented writer.

'Amazing, unputdownable!'

The transformation of Lena's character from start to finish is amazing, and Oliver's words really tug at your heartstrings. Highly recommended.

A dystopian Romeo and Juliet story that deserves to be as massive as Twilight.

A beautifully written and wonderfully addictive book that fans of Margaret Atwood will devour.

Lauren Oliver's Before I Fall was one of Bella's favourite books of last year and this follow-up doesn't disappoint.

Hugely compelling and addictive, this has massive commercial potential.

This has to be one of the most original fiction concepts for a long time... Brilliantly constructed... will leave you with your heart in your mouth... It will stir up the emotions that remind you why you bother with love at all.

'A dystopian Romeo and Juliet . . . Lauren Oliver's futuristic vision, set in an alternate but recognisable America, is chillingly realised.'

The setting for this clever, imaginative novel is a society in which love is treated as a disease... With a pacy, absorbing plot and a cast of engaging characters to revel in, Delirium also raises all manner of talking points: relationships, the role of the family, state intervention, friendship, loyalty, individual freedom. The movie must surely be just around the corner.

'Finished reading Lauren Oliver's book Delirium. A beautiful read. Can't stop thinking about it.'

For proper, spellbinding immersion pick up a copy of Delirium.

This thought-provoking novel, the first in a new trilogy, will have you gripped from start to finish. But be warned: the cliffhanger will leave you desperate for the next instalment.

'Part The Handmaid's Tale, part Twilight, we're addicted.'

Amazing story!

I loved the performance and the structure of the story. I felt it was hard to relate to the characters at first because the idea of a world without love was so alien. As the story went on I felt myself becoming drawn in. I can't wait to hear more from this author!

An amazing book!!!!

Best book I read in many month!!!!
You should definitely read it!!!!

I never thought it would be good but when I start reading couldn't stop until I finished the book. The author is very talented.

disappointed delivery

Would you listen to Delirium again? Why?

I love this book and have read it several times but was disappointed in the presentation of the audio book. The characters did not come to life for me, poor choice of narrator.

What other book might you compare Delirium to and why?

Replica by Lauren Oliver or Carve the mark by Veronica Roth.

What three words best describe Sarah Drew’s voice?

Slow, lacklustre delivery

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no

Good book, average narrator

Any additional comments?

Congratulations to Oliver on writing a dystopian novel that does not have a love triangle. Also, for writing a book that actually made sense to continue as a trilogy (or at least to a second book) and not dragging out the first story forever for the sake of making it into a trilogy/series. This is set in a world that sees love as a disease, at the age of 18 you get cured of the Deliria and you get to live your life content. Not necessarily happy, but content.I thought some very good points were brought up in this book. What is the absence of love? Hate or indifference, and which is worse. I also appreciated that she not only focused on romantic love but familial love, the love in friendship and the love of things and beings not human.So why three stars instead of four? The grammar in this book was not always what it should have been (e.g. "his eyes literally danced"). The narrator for the audiobook was irritating. And while a good book, it wasn't fantastic. However, it was intriguing and the ending was good so I will be listening to the sequel.