The Forest Of Hands And Teeth By Carrie Ryan
The Forest of Hands and Teeth is a young adult zombie novel written by Carrie Ryan. It is the first book in the Forest of Hands and Teeth trilogy. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world where most of the human population has been turned into zombies known as "Unconsecrated". The novel was first published in 2009 and has gained a lot of popularity since then.
Plot Summary
The story follows a girl named Mary who lives in a small village surrounded by a fence that protects them from the Unconsecrated. The village is ruled by a religious order called the Sisterhood, who believe that the outside world is tainted and dangerous.
Mary dreams of leaving the village and finding out what lies beyond the fence. Her dream becomes a reality when the fence is breached by the Unconsecrated and Mary and a group of survivors are forced to flee into the forest.
As they journey through the forest, they encounter many dangers, including the Unconsecrated and other survivors who are not always friendly. Mary also discovers secrets about her past and the true nature of the Sisterhood.
Themes
The Forest of Hands and Teeth explores many themes, including survival, love, and religion. The novel shows how people react in extreme situations and how they cope with loss and grief.
The religious aspect of the novel is also prominent, as the Sisterhood plays a major role in the story. The novel questions the role of religion in society and how it can be used to control people.
Characters
The main character of the novel is Mary, a strong and determined young woman who is not afraid to question authority. Other important characters include Mary's childhood friend Travis, the charismatic leader of the group, and Cass, a girl who is hiding a dark secret.
Reception
The Forest of Hands and Teeth has received mostly positive reviews since its publication. The novel has been praised for its strong characters and unique take on the zombie genre.
The novel has also been compared to other popular young adult dystopian novels such as The Hunger Games and Divergent.
Conclusion
The Forest of Hands and Teeth is a captivating and thrilling novel that explores many themes and will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a must-read for fans of the zombie genre and young adult dystopian novels.