Release date: May 3rd, 2007
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Format of book: Paperback
Summary (from Good Reads): Incarceron-- a futuristic prison, sealed from view, where the descendants of the original prisoners live in a dark world torn by rivalry and savagery. It is a terrifying mix of high technology-- a living building which pervades the novel as an ever-watchful, ever-vengeful character, a typical medieval torture chamber-- chains, great halls, dungeons. A young prisoner, Finn, has haunting visions of an earlier life, and cannot believe he was born here and has always been here. In the outer world, Claudia, daughter of the Warden of Incarceron, is trapped in her own form of prison-- a futuristic world constructed beautifully to look like a past era, an imminent marriage she dreads. She knows nothing of Incarceron, except that it exists. But there comes a moment when Finn, inside Incarceron, and Claudia, outside, simultaneously find a device-- a crystal key, through which they can talk to each other. And so the plan for Finn's escape is born..
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If you want to experience a odd mixture of steam punk, fantasy, and sci-fi, then pick up this duology. This book was a beautiful read. The world was wonderfully crafted and the characters were strong with each of them holding onto their own personalities that shinned throughout the book. Like the Trylle Trilogy, Fisher's duology developed an unique political element and the prison being a living thing is original and haunting to the reader's eyes.
The characters Catherine Fisher created were the ones that kept you on the edge of your feet. You got Finn's amnesia and 'visions', which makes him a iffy characters because of his ability of story telling. You got Keiro being the A-Game thief and fighter, then you got Attia, the mysterious girl. And finally, Claudia, a spoiled princess on the quest to discover the truth with the limited sources she is provided in the 'real' world. All of these characters bring the story to life with the constant drama and emotional pulls between them, and it made me wanted to jump right into the next book. Although, out of all of the characters, I fell in love with Jared the most. He is so cute and helpful with his vast intelligence of the prison and the shadowy Sapphique (the one that got away from the prison). In a personal opinion, I think he also holds a certain mysterious within him and that's why the warden kept him in the palace for so long.
Catherine Fisher's concept with the prison was amazing. The descriptions were so vivid that you were able to picture yourself being within the walls of the prison itself. It's so cool to see how the prison itself was a character of its own and it brought out the suspense element into the story.
Overall, this story is an fantastic read and if you are fan of the elements I've mentioned, definitely pick up this book. I'll see you all again with another post.
Happy Howling.
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