Delirium

About Delirium

In Lauren Oliver's compelling dystopian novel, Delirium, readers are introduced to a world where love has been classified as a dangerous disease, 'amor deliria nervosa'. The government mandates a procedure called 'the cure' for everyone turning eighteen, designed to immunise them against this perilous emotion. Lena Haloway, our protagonist, has always believed in the safety and predictability that the cure promises, eagerly anticipating her own immunisation. She looks forward to a life free from the chaos and pain that love supposedly brings.

However, Lena's carefully constructed world begins to unravel with the arrival of Alex, an enigmatic and rebellious boy from the Wilds – the unregulated territories outside the controlled cities. Their forbidden connection forces Lena to question everything she has been taught about love, freedom, and the true meaning of happiness. As their relationship deepens, Lena finds herself caught between the promise of a 'safe' future and the exhilarating, dangerous possibility of a life lived with genuine emotion. Lauren Oliver masterfully explores themes of control, rebellion, and the enduring power of human connection in this gripping Young Adult Dystopian tale.

Key Details

• Author: Lauren Oliver
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Format: Paperback, 405 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• ISBN: 9781444790955

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