“....love and desire enjoy a symbiotic relationship, meaning that one cannot exist without the other. Desire is an enemy to contentment; desire is illness, a feverish brain. Who can be considered healthy who wants? The very word want suggests a lack, an impoverishment, and that is what desire is: an impoverishment of the brain, a flaw, a mistake.”
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Delirium Trilogy: Delirium, Pandemonium, Requiem
The Delirium Trilogy is a young adult dystopian series written by Lauren Oliver. The series follows the story of a girl named Lena, who lives in a society where love is considered a dangerous disease and is cured through a government-mandated operation. The trilogy consists of three novels: Delirium, Pandemonium, and Requiem, each exploring the complexities of love, freedom, and the human spirit in a tightly controlled society. more
Author
Lauren Oliver
Lauren Oliver, born in 1982, is an accomplished American author known for her profound emotional depth and imaginative storytelling. Her works have garnered widespread acclaim and have resonated with readers around the world. more
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