Review: Delirium 0.5
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 26, 2012
What it's about: Annabel is a sort of prequel to Lauren Oliver's fantastic series, Delirium. Annabel is Lena's mother, who was trapped in a horrid prison while her family was fed the lie of her suicide. In Delirium, Lena's mother is a background presence. We don't get to see her, and her "ghost" is always haunting Lena. In Annabel, we get to see Lena's mother in the past and the present and see how hard she fought her fate.Why you should read it: Delirium was ridiculously good, and I loved Pandemonium. I've always wanted to know more about Annabel and her fate: Who was the woman behind the haunted memories? In this novella, Lauren showcases her talent for getting into different characters' heads and memories and pulling their story forth. I would recommend reading this even if you haven't read Delirium (though you'll enjoy it that much more if you do!). Annabel's voice is strong, and I can understand how Lena was able to fight ... it was in her blood.To see what Lauren has to say about why she wrote Annabel and what's next check out the HEA Blog