Lauren Oliverová sa vo svojej tvorbe zameriava na hlboké ponory do dospievania, skúma komplexné témy identity, lásky a straty. Jej štýl je známy svojou atmosférickou kvalitou a psychologickou hĺbkou, ktorá čitateľov vtiahne do prežívaných emócií. Oliverová majstrovsky vykresľuje postavy, ktoré sa potýkajú s náročnými rozhodnutiami a nachádzajú svoju vlastnú cestu v zložitom svete. Jej príbehy rezonujú s dospievajúcimi čitateľmi a ponúkajú im pohľad na vlastné skúsenosti a obavy.
Po úteku sa Lena ocitá v Divočine a musí sa zmieriť s faktom, že všetko, čo doposiaľ prežila, ľudia, ktorých poznala – to všetko je už len minulosťou a neexistuje žiadne predtým. Tam sa pripojí ku skupine Ilegálov, ktorí majú v úmysle preniknúť do sveta „na druhej strane“, kde sa zúčastnia veľkej ceremónie. Tú usporiadala ABD – Amerika bez delirie – organizácia hlásajúca nevyhnutnosť liečby. Keď na nej však Lena stretáva Juliana, jedného z hlavných rečníkov, chlapca zosobňujúceho všetky hodnoty ABD, ani len netuší, že sa ich osudy skrížia viac, než by si kedy pomyslela.
Láska je nákaza, príčina vážnej choroby, ktorou sa nesmieme nakaziť. Lena, hlavná hrdinka úvodnej časti trilógie s názvom Delírium, si užíva „posledné“ leto pred svojimi osemnástymi narodeninami. To by nebolo nič neobvyklé, avšak pre ňu to znamená zásadnú zmenu. Deň, kedy podstúpi zákrok, ktorý ju má uchrániť pred nakazením deliria amor nervosou – tá znemožňuje jasne myslieť a oslabuje schopnosť robiť správne úsudky. Presne určená budúcnosť, manžel, práca – nalinkovaný život bez bolesti, na ktorý sa roky predtým tešila. No len dovtedy, kým nestretne Alexa. Ten otočí jej život naruby a Lena si uvedomí, že všetko, čo ju doposiaľ obklopovalo, bolo len dômyselnou spleťou lží…
Život môžeme žiť len raz. Roky, mesiace, týždne, dni... Presnejšie – sedem dní v týždni. Niekedy máme dojem, že sú navlas rovnaké. Študentka Samantha Kingstonová však naozaj prežije rovnaký deň sedemkrát. Je nútená prehodnotiť každý krok, ktorý v ten deň spravila, každé slovo, ktoré vyslovila, každú myšlienku, ktorá jej prišla na um.
Lena je v srdci revolúcie. Bojuje proti spoločnosti, ktorá prehlásila lásku za chorobu. Ale Divočina dávno nie je tým bezpečným prístavom, čo bývala, pretože vláda sa rozhodla rebelov zlikvidovať. K tomu má Lena hlavu a srdce celkom naruby, pretože sa vrátil niekto, o kom si myslela, že ho navždy stratila. Rekviem rozpráva striedavo Lena a jej najlepšia priateľka Hana. Dievčatá, ktoré síce žijú vedľa seba, no delí ich celý podivný svet. Nájdu k sebe opäť cestu? Ako skončí príbeh o láske, ktorá je zakázaná tým najhorším spôsobom?
Panika začala v Carpe, nudnom zapadákove uprostred ničoho. Pravidlá sú celkom jednoduché – hlavne nemať strach. Heather by nikdy predtým nenapadlo, že by sa do Paniky púšťala. Pretože sa nikdy nepovažovala za nebojácnu a ani nebola ten typ dievčaťa, ktoré by na seba pútalo pozornosť. Dodge sa Paniky nikdy nebál. Vpred ho poháňa tajomstvo, vďaka ktorému prechádza každým ďalším kolom s pocitom sebaistoty a je presvedčený, že vyhrá. Heather a Dodgeovi prinesie hra prekvapivé odhalenia...
Like its ambitious companion novel, Replica, this far-reaching novel by the powerhouse author of Before I Fall and the Delirium trilogy digs deep into questions of how to be a human being in a world where humanity cannot be taken for granted. In the world outside of the Haven Institute, Lyra and Caelum are finding it hard to be human—and Lyra, infected at Haven with a terrible disease, finds her symptoms are growing worse. When Caelum leaves without warning, Lyra follows him, seeking a pioneering organization in Philadelphia that might have a cure. But what they uncover there is a shocking connection to their past, even as their future seems in danger of collapsing. Though Gemma just wants to go back to her normal life after Haven, she soon learns that her powerful father has other plans for the replicas—unless she and her boyfriend Pete can stop him. But they soon learn that they aren’t safe either. The Haven Institute wasn’t destroyed after all, and now Gemma is the one behind the walls. Bestselling author Lauren Oliver brings the Replica duology to a shocking close in Ringer, but like both Gemma and Lyra, you won’t be able to leave the world of Haven behind after you’ve turned the last page.
Two girls, two stories, one epic novel—now a New York Times bestseller! From Lauren Oliver, acclaimed author of Before I Fall and the Delirium trilogy, comes a masterful exploration of individuality, identity, and humanity. This "flip book" features two narratives: turn it one way for Lyra’s story, and the other for Gemma’s. The narratives can be read separately, sequentially, or in alternating chapters, creating an unforgettable journey. The innovative jacket enhances the reading experience.
Lyra’s tale unfolds at the Haven Institute, a seemingly serene facility on a private Florida island, which hides a darker reality. Here, replicas—human models—are created and studied. When a surprise attack occurs, Lyra and another subject, known only as 72, manage to escape. Meanwhile, Gemma, a lonely teen frequently in and out of hospitals, begins to uncover her family's past after a near-abduction by a stranger claiming to know her. Her investigation leads her to Haven, where she encounters Lyra and unravels a web of secrets.
While the narratives of Lyra and Gemma reflect each other, each reveals critical revelations that deepen the other’s story. This ambitious novel is a thought-provoking masterwork.
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver delivers a raw and heart-pounding story, perfect for fans of E. Lockhart's We Were Liars or Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects. Dara and Nick used to be inseparable, but that was before the accident that left Dara's beautiful face scarred and the two sisters totally estranged. When Dara vanishes on her birthday, Nick thinks Dara is just playing around. But another girl, nine-year-old Madeline Snow, has vanished, too, and Nick becomes increasingly convinced that the two disappearances are linked. Now, Nick has to find her sister, before it's too late. In this edgy and compelling novel, Lauren Oliver creates a world of intrigue, loss, and suspicion as two sisters search to find themselves, and each other.
Welcome back to the Dime Museum, home to the freaks, wonders and oddities that
live there. But beware, fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate
Events may never want to leave...
Four orphans are shocked when their beloved friend, sculptor Siegfried Eckleberger, is murdered. As they investigate, they find clues that his death may be tied to the murder of a rich New York heiress as well as to their own past.
For the first time, Lauren Oliver's short stories about characters in the Delirium world appear in print. Originally published as digital novellas, Hana, Annabel, and Raven each center around a fascinating and complex character who adds important information to the series and gives it greater depth. This collection also includes an excerpt from Requiem, the final novel in Oliver's New York Times bestselling series. Hana is told through the perspective of Lena's best friend, Hana Tate. Set during the tumultuous summer before Lena and Hana are supposed to be cured, this story is a poignant and revealing look at a moment when the girls' paths diverge and their futures are altered forever. Lena's mother, Annabel, has always been a mystery—a ghost from Lena's past—until now. Her journey from teenage runaway to prisoner of the state is a taut, gripping narrative that expands the Delirium world and illuminates events—and Lena—through a new point of view. And as the passionate, fierce leader of a rebel group in the Wilds, Raven plays an integral role in the resistance effort and comes into Lena's life at a crucial time. Crackling with intensity, Raven is a brilliant story told in the voice of one of the strongest and most tenacious characters in the Delirium world.
'On the third night after the day her father died, Liesl saw the ghost.' Liesl lives in a tiny attic bedroom, locked away by her cruel stepmother. Her only friends are the shadows and the mice - until one night a ghost appears from the darkness. It is Po, who comes from the Other Side. Both Liesl and Po are lonely, but together they are less alone. That same night, an alchemist's apprentice, Will, bungles an important delivery. He accidentally switches a box containing the most powerful magic in the world with one containing something decidedly less remarkable. Will's mistake has tremendous consequences for Liesl and Po, and it draws the three of them together on an extraordinary journey.
The book is about, among other things: the strongest boy in the world, a talking cockatoo, a faulty mind reader, a beautiful bearded lady and a nervous magician, an old museum, and a shrunken head. Blessed with extraordinary abilities, orphans Philippa, Sam, and Thomas have grown up happily in Dumfrey's Dime Museum of Freaks, Oddities, and Wonders. Philippa is a powerful mentalist, Sam is the world's strongest boy, and Thomas can squeeze himself into a space no bigger than a bread box. The children live happily with museum owner Mr. Dumfrey, alongside other misfits. But when a fourth child, Max, a knife-thrower, joins the group, it sets off an unforgettable chain of events. When the museum's Amazonian shrunken head is stolen, the four are determined to get it back. But their search leads them to a series of murders and an explosive secret about their pasts.
These four short stories are now available in one beautiful paperback edition and include an exclusive sneak peek at Lauren Oliver's brand new novel Replica - coming soon! All the stories expand upon and enrich the Delirium world, illuminating events and characters through different perspectives. HANA adds nuance to the life-changing summer before best friends Lena and Hana are to be cured - a moment when the girls' paths diverge and their futures are altered forever. ANNABEL untangles the mysteries surrounding Lena's mother, detailing her journey from teenage runaway to prisoner of the state. RAVEN crackles with the intensity of its title character, the fierce leader of a rebel group in the Wilds who plays an integral role in the resistance. And ALEX explains what happened to Lena's first love after the events of DELIRIUM, as well as the dark past that he has tried to forget.
The book features a captivating story that appeals to both children and adults, showcasing the author's signature charm and wit. It offers engaging characters and delightful themes that encourage imagination and exploration. With a blend of humor and heart, the narrative invites readers into a whimsical world, making it a perfect choice for family read-aloud sessions. The author's esteemed recognition, including the E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor, highlights the book's quality and appeal.
From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver comes a captivating, thrilling novel of fear, friendship, courage, and hope that will leave readers gasping for air. Now a television series on Prime Video, starring Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, Jessica Sula, Enrique Murciano, Camron Jones, and Ray Nicholson! Panic began as so many things do in Carp, a poor town of twelve thousand people in the middle of nowhere: because it was summer, and there was nothing else to do. And in this legendary game, where the stakes are high and the payoff is even higher, everyone has something to play for. For Heather and Dodge, the game will bring new alliances, unexpected revelations, and the possibility of first love for each of them--and the knowledge that sometimes the very things we fear are those we need the most.
After a series of acclaimed best sellers, Lauren Oliver presents a captivating tale that solidifies her status as a master storyteller. This mesmerizing and suspenseful narrative explores themes of guilt, love, and family secrets. Following the death of estranged patriarch Richard Walker, his alienated family—bitter ex-wife Caroline, troubled teenage son Trenton, and unforgiving daughter Minna—gathers at their country house to claim their inheritance. However, they are not alone. Alice and Sandra, two restless ghosts, inhabit the house, eternally bound to its structure. As they jostle for space and memory, they observe the living family, communicating through the house’s creaks and hisses. The painful truths of both the living and the dead emerge with explosive force. When a new ghost appears and Trenton begins to interact with her, the boundaries between the spirit and human worlds blur, leading to cataclysmic consequences. Elegantly constructed and brilliantly paced, this story serves as both an imaginative ghost tale and a profound family drama, resonating deeply with its exploration of haunting truths. Listening Length: 9 hours and 20 minutes.
De wereld waarin Lena (18, ik-figuur) opgroeit, ziet liefde als een ziekte. Lena heeft de leiding van het verzet op zich genomen. Haar tegenstandster blijkt haar vroegere vriendin Hana te zijn. Vanaf ca. 15 jaar.
