Feed (by M.T. Anderson)

Loved the book. Teens who don't like it either relate too much or too little to the subject matter. Using words in new ways - they do it all the time; no need to sugar coat the truth unless that isn't kewl. The author turned a short story into a novel about the dangers of 1. the internet 2. traveling to other planets without parents 3. being hacked by the resistance 4. the dangers of conformity 5. marketing and advertising danger 6. ultimately Capitalism, if left unchecked, will some day lead to a scenario similar to this. Parents need to teach kids moderation and appreciation.

Being a teenager and reading some of the parents reviews I must say that I am disappointed in the parents for not knowing their kids better. Almost all kids my age and younger you the words that are used in the book and make references as they do in the book, so yes it is appropriate for children. Also I can see that some of them are just short little things complaining about the sexual references and profanity. They don't talk about the themes and symbolism. So parents, give this book a chance, it will get your kids thinking and there is a reason it was on their school book list.

If your child is interested in reading this book, I advise you to read at least a few pages yourself first and imagine listening to your child read it aloud with you. My twin thirteen year old twins were assigned Feed by MT Anderson as part of a reading circle for 8th grade language arts. They immediatly informed me of the inappropriate sexual content, the profusity of swear words, and their general disapointment in the pourly-written and weakly-executed storyline. Feed had been compared to other futuristic works such as 1984, Fahrenheit 451, and Ender's Game and has been awarded many honors. Feed does not merit such recognition. The value contained in the under-developed description of consumerism and technology of the future was hidden behind the mindboggling amount of bad words and crude references. Why is it that ever increasing numbers of teen book writers and publishers believe that our children and teens can't relate to a story unless it is filled with vulgarity? Our children and teens not only need but deserve literature that containes and models descriptive language that inspires civility, politeness, tolerence, understanding, and collaboration now and for their future. Let's be proactive and steer our kids to books that feed their minds and broaden their vocabulary in more meaningful ways.

I'm 15 and im not saying it was bad, because it wasn't. It was just different the only thing i didn't really like was the words in it, i found it hard to understand some of the word the auther make up...

Feed has created an awe-inspiring message about the problems with product consumerism, technology and mass media control. It gives a haunting image of a near-future where Americans are slowly becoming nothing more than computers with skin. I'm 13 and believe it's perfect book for mature young adults. Some of subjects in the book are slightly disturbing, touching on issues such as "drugs," sex, and more. Some of the language isn't particularly good, but it's very education and just a great book to enjoy reading. An issue many people seem to be having is that the "role models" aren't particularly good. Well, because this novel is written in first person, you see the world through the perspective of a teenage boy. So what if you were in Titus's situation? Would you honestly know what to do with a slowly dying girl who's in love with you? Would you know what to say to her? The book is honest with its characters. If you want a good role model go read Twilight. This novel isn't to be wasted.

i loved feed everytime i get on the computer and it messes up i wonder what it would be like to have the computer mess up your brain and in stead of wonderingwhat to do know that your bored youd be wondering how long you had to live

This novel is a dystopia that shows a group of teen in the future who live with constant consumer messages through the electronic feed in their brains. The schools are run by corporations and the kids depend upon instant information (through the feed), rather than thinking and learning. This book can help teens thinki critically about the materialism and consumerism in our culture, and how it can cover up what really matters (relationships, emotional connections, learning, etc.)

I love it because it has a educational story, a love story, an action story, and a satirical story all meshed into one. I think you have to be a bit older to understand all the education and satirical relations to the book. Although a younger kid might understand some of it, they could easily miss the irony of the book. Its great for high school let me just leave it at that. Im a senior in high school, and i loved it.