Nina, the protagonist of the novel, was raised by her mother Ginnie, an outspoken woman who dislikes the rules enforced by government officials. The media advocates sexuality and teaches young girls how to appeal to men, making them want to turn "sex-teen" as soon as possible. Sadly, women's rights are no longer protected and once they have their tattoo, many fall victim to the whims of men. On their sixteenth birthday when they become "legal," (Get it? "XVI?"), the government requires girls to get a special tattoo on their wrists. The novel takes place in Chicago during the year 2150. XVI features a strong feminist viewpoint and a look at where our society could be headed. Her debut novel is reminiscent of the classic novels 1984 by George Orwell and The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Dystopian lovers rejoice: Julia Karr's XVI marks the start of a wave of 2011 releases in the genre.
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