Cindy Pon did a great job of painting a picture of the city for someone who doesn’t know much about it, particularly in describing the huge gap between the world of the rich and the world of the poor. Near-future Taipei was great–I’ve never been to current-day Taipei, though I have seen pictures of it (including the famous night markets). In some ways, the pollution was the most significant thing about the setting though.Īudrey: I loved the setting. I’m always looking for books set in other countries so I can travel vicariously. What was your take on the setting?Ĭrystal: The setting is one unfamiliar to me, but that was appealing.
The way the story was so rooted in a real life place made the futuristic stuff, like the suits that filtered out pollution, feel very real, too. So much of the book felt real to me and my experiences – the places named, the food, just the general vibe of Taipei. Jessica: So the moment Want was on my radar, I knew I had to get it because, you know, I’m Taiwanese American so the fact that it’s a YA sci-fi thriller set in Taipei, Taiwan made it very relevant to my interests. I think it captures the futuristic feel of the story and Jason perfectly. *admires it with you* I’m especially fond of the light reflections on the helmet. *gazes dreamily*Īudrey: It’s a gorgeous cover. Jessica: Let’s all take a moment to appreciate that amazing, super gorgeous cover. Welcome to the Rich in Color group discussion of Want! Mild spoilers ahead: Can Zhou save his city without compromising who he is, or destroying his own heart? And against his better judgment, Zhou finds himself falling for Daiyu, the daughter of Jin Corp’s CEO. Yet the deeper Zhou delves into this new world of excess and wealth, the more muddled his plans become. Jin Corp not only manufactures the special suits the rich rely on, but they may also be manufacturing the pollution that makes them necessary. With the help of his friends, Zhou infiltrates the lives of the wealthy in hopes of destroying the international Jin Corporation from within. Frustrated by his city’s corruption and still grieving the loss of his mother who died as a result of it, Zhou is determined to change things, no matter the cost. The rich wear special suits, protecting them from the pollution and viruses that plague the city, while those without suffer illness and early deaths. Jason Zhou survives in a divided society where the elite use their wealth to buy longer lives.
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