Freakling is the first book about a city in which people possess psychic abilities allowing them to move/control objects. The city, Deliverance, is designed around this ability with doors, lights,cars etc all modeled for use by people with this ability. The story centers on a boy, Taemon, who has unique experiences with his psychic ability (known as PSI) and finds himself caught at a crossroads where his choices will have big impacts on many.I liked this story - the concept of Deliverance was creative and thought provoking. I found the character of Taemon to be a little stiff, flat, and formal. He is a likeable hero, but I felt that his character too closely resembled the stereotypical good guy and would have benefited from some stronger emotional development or some humor or some general personality. Another dystopian book, but it feels more like "the Giver" than "Hunger Games". Intriguing idea and fast -pace makes this a quick read and a good option for reluctant readers. Taemon lives in a walled city where everyone has telekinetic abilities. Those that don't are exiled from the community. When Taemon suddenly loses his abilities and develops other, unheard of abilities, he must keep it a secret or risk exile. He soon learns that this is the least of his problems and realizes that his decisions will ultimately shape the entire course of the world.
What do You think about Freakling (2012)?
a amazing book i really felt like i was on the journey with tamone
—Vassiliki
Loved it! I am hoping for more books from Lana Krumwiede!
—khushi
